Milan's San Siro Stadium May Host ATP 250 Grass-Court Event Starting 2028

A new ATP 250 grass-court tournament is set to debut in Milan 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, which will be held annually in June. The federation's president, Angelo Binaghi, revealed that while the location is yet to be finalized, northern Italy is the likely destination due to climate reasons. Binaghi noted that the San Siro, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, could be an ideal location, drawing inspiration from Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, which is introducing practice courts. Italy has previously hosted a grass-court WTA tournament in Gaiba from 2022 to 2024. The federation is also hosting other prominent tennis events, including the ATP Finals in Turin and the Rome Masters on clay. Additionally, plans are underway to install a retractable roof at the Foro Italico's Campo Centrale, with completion expected by 2028. Binaghi expressed his ambition to elevate the Rome tournament to Grand Slam status, rivaling Indian Wells and joining the ranks of the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.