A new ATP 250 tournament is slated to take place in Milan, Italy, beginning in 2028, with the historic 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, with San Siro, which is home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, being a likely host due to its large capacity.
According to federation president Angelo Binaghi, the final decision on the venue has not been made, but northern Italy is a probable location due to climate considerations. Binaghi drew parallels with the Madrid Open, which is introducing practice courts within Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu, suggesting that San Siro could be a viable option. 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 Davis Cup Finals in Bologna.
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 tournament in Rome to the status of a fifth Grand Slam, rivaling the likes of Indian Wells.
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is striving to become the first Italian man to win the singles title at the Foro Italico in 50 years, since Adriano Panatta's victory.