Italian Open | Rome, Italy
April 27 - May 10, 2009*
In Rome, as spring turns to summer, days are longer and sunny, flowers are in bloom, the piazzas and streets are filled with people and a seat on the Spanish Steps is hard to find. Now is the time for tennis fans to cross over to the west side of the Tiber river and head for the FORO ITALICO, site of the ITALIAN OPEN tennis tournament.
The Tournament
This Tennis Master Series event attracts most of the top ranked men. With a draw of 64 singles players and 32 doubles teams, you will see the world's best players compete for over $3,000,000 in prize money. Courier, Sampras, Becker, Agassi and Kuerten are just a few Italian Open winners and finalists during the past few years.
Played on red clay against the background of ancient Rome, the Italian Open is a grueling test of tennis skill and endurance. When you are not watching tennis, you can view the remains of over 2,000 years of civilization, shop in chic boutiques on the Via Condotti, explore the cuisine of Rome at neighborhood trattorias and sip espresso at a sidewalk cafe.