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

A new grass-court ATP 250 tournament is set to debut in Milan in 2028, with the possibility of it 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 take place in June, and while the San Siro stadium, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, is a potential venue, 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 considerations. Binaghi also mentioned that the introduction of practice courts within stadiums, such as those at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, makes the San Siro a viable option. 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 commence after this year's Internazionali BNL d'Italia, with the aim of completion by the 2028 edition. Binaghi expressed his ambition to elevate the tournament in Rome to a Grand Slam level, rivaling major tournaments like the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is also striving to become the first Italian man to win the singles title at the Foro Italico since Adriano Panatta's victory 50 years ago.