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

A new grass-court ATP 250 tournament, serving as a warm-up event for Wimbledon, 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 was previously held in Brussels. The event is scheduled to take place every June, starting in 2028, and the San Siro, with its massive capacity of over 75,000, is a strong contender to host it. According to federation president Angelo Binaghi, the final decision on the venue has not been made yet, but the northern region of Italy is the likely location 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 Italian Tennis Federation is also set to host the ATP Finals in Turin until 2030 and the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna until next year, in addition to the Rome Masters on clay before the French Open. Furthermore, plans are underway to install a retractable roof at the Foro Italico's Campo Centrale, with construction expected to begin immediately after this year's Internazionali BNL d'Italia and be completed in time for the 2028 edition. Binaghi expressed his ambition to make the Rome tournament a fifth Grand Slam, rivaling the likes of Indian Wells and joining the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open as one of the sport's most prestigious events.