A new grass-court ATP 250 tournament is set to take place in Milan, Italy, starting in 2028, with the iconic San Siro stadium being considered as a potential venue. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has acquired the rights to the tournament, previously held in Brussels. The event is expected to be held annually in June, and while the San Siro stadium, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, is a likely candidate, a final decision has not been made. According to federation president Angelo Binaghi, the tournament will likely be held in northern Italy due to climate reasons.
Binaghi also mentioned that the San Siro could be an option, drawing inspiration from the Madrid Open's introduction of practice courts at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu. Italy has previously hosted a WTA grass-court tournament in Gaiba from 2022 to 2024. The federation is also hosting other prominent tennis events, including the ATP Finals in Turin and the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna. Additionally, work on a retractable roof for the Campo Centrale at the Foro Italico is scheduled to begin after this year's Internazionali BNL d'Italia, with the aim of completion by the 2028 edition.
Binaghi expressed his ambition to make the Rome tournament a fifth Grand Slam, rivaling the likes of Indian Wells. Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is also aiming to make history by becoming the first Italian man to claim the singles title at the Foro Italico in 50 years.