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

A new ATP 250 grass-court tournament is set to take place in Milan, Italy, beginning in 2028, with the possibility of being held at the renowned San Siro stadium. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has acquired the rights to the tournament, previously held in Brussels. The event is expected to be hosted in northern Italy due to climate considerations, with San Siro, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, being a potential destination. The federation's president, Angelo Binaghi, has mentioned that a decision on the venue is yet to be made. The introduction of practice courts within stadiums, as seen in the Madrid Open at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, may influence the choice of San Siro. Italy has previously hosted a grass-court WTA tournament in Gaiba from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, the federation is set to host the ATP Finals in Turin until 2030 and the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna until next year, along with the Rome Masters on clay before the French Open. The Rome Masters is also undergoing development, with work on a retractable roof for Campo Centrale at the Foro Italico scheduled to commence after this year's Internazionali BNL d'Italia, aiming to be completed by the 2028 edition. The federation aims to elevate the tournament in Rome to a Grand Slam level, competing with major events like Indian Wells. Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is striving to become the first Italian man to win the singles title at the Foro Italico since Adriano Panatta's victory 50 years ago.