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18-05-2025
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Italy's Tennis Chief Wants Italian Open To Become Fifth Grand Slam Tournament
Last Updated: Jannik Sinner is dominating men's tennis, while Jasmine Paolini won the Italian Open. Italy aims to make the Italian Open a fifth Grand Slam and will host the Davis Cup Final 8. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is dominating men's tennis and Italy swept both the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup team titles last year. Jasmine Paolini just became the first home player to win the Italian Open in 40 years and is about to move up to No. 4 in the women's rankings. Players like Lorenzo Musetti, Federico Cinà and Tyra Caterina Grant provide the potential for Italy to dominate tennis for years to come. Still, Italian Tennis and Padel Federation president Angelo Binaghi wants more. Much more. Binaghi has the grandiose aim to make the Italian Open a fifth Grand Slam tournament alongside the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open — upending a century of tennis history. 'In what other part of society is there a monopoly that lasts for more than 100 years?" Binaghi said Sunday, the final day of the Italian Open. 'Why are there always four and always the same four? … It's absolutely unfair and doesn't help tennis grow." advetisement The Italian Open is a Masters Series event that is one rung below the Slams in the hierarchy of tennis tournaments. But the event at the Foro Italico now runs for two weeks like the majors and is booming thanks to the successes of Sinner, Paolini and many other Italian players. Italy has also hosted the ATP Finals in Turin since 2021 and recently extended its hosting contract for the year-ending tournament featuring the top eight men's players through 2030. Also, the Davis Cup Final 8 will begin a three-year run in Italy this November, starting in Bologna. 'We're now the world champion both on the court and at the organizational level," Binaghi said. Earlier this year, Binaghi expressed interest in acquiring the license for the Madrid Open, which immediately precedes Rome in the tennis calendar. The idea was that eliminating Madrid and making Rome bigger could constitute a fifth Slam. 'We need to be attentive on the international market and try to take advantage of every opportunity that arises, from the smallest ATP 250 all the way up to the biggest tournaments," Binaghi said. A request for comment sent to the Grand Slam board, which represents the four majors, was not immediately answered. Retractable Roof After years of delays, organisers announced new plans to build a retractable roof over the Italian Open's main stadium, Campo Centrale. At a cost of 60 million euros ($67 million), the roof is slated to be ready for the 2028 tournament and will also result in 2,000 extra seats being added, increasing the capacity to 12,500. Larger grounds Advertisement For this year's tournament, the event grounds at the Foro Italico were increased from 12 to 20 hectares (30 to 50 acres) and another statue-lined competition arena was added. top videos View All The Stadio dei Marmi hosted three courts: a 3,000-seat arena and two courts each featuring seating for 800. The 3,000-seat arena became the tournament's third-largest show court after Campo Centrale and the Grand Stand Arena, making the Pietrangeli court, which also features an array of statues, the fourth largest. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - Associated Press) Watch CNN-News18 here. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : italian open tennis Location : Rome, Italy First Published: May 18, 2025, 18:48 IST News sports Italy's Tennis Chief Wants Italian Open To Become Fifth Grand Slam Tournament
NBC Sports
01-04-2025
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- NBC Sports
Feliciano Lopez will be the Davis Cup Final 8 tournament director through 2027
LONDON — Feliciano Lopez will stay on as tournament director for the Davis Cup Final 8 for the next three years, the International Tennis Federation announced. Lopez, a four-time Davis Cup champion for Spain as a player, oversaw the event in 2023 and 2024 in Malaga, Spain. The Davis Cup Final 8 will be held in Italy from 2025 to 2027. The Italians, led by Jannik Sinner, won each of the past two Davis Cup titles. This year's closing round is scheduled to be played in Bologna from Nov. 18-23.
Fox Sports
01-04-2025
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- Fox Sports
Feliciano Lopez will be the Davis Cup Final 8 tournament director through 2027
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Feliciano Lopez will stay on as tournament director for the Davis Cup Final 8 for the next three years, the International Tennis Federation announced Tuesday. Lopez, a four-time Davis Cup champion for Spain as a player, oversaw the event in 2023 and 2024 in Malaga, Spain. The Davis Cup Final 8 will be held in Italy from 2025 to 2027. The Italians, led by Jannik Sinner, won each of the past two Davis Cup titles. This year's closing round is scheduled to be played in Bologna from Nov. 18-23. ___ AP tennis: in this topic
Washington Post
01-04-2025
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- Washington Post
Feliciano Lopez will be the Davis Cup Final 8 tournament director through 2027
LONDON — Feliciano Lopez will stay on as tournament director for the Davis Cup Final 8 for the next three years, the International Tennis Federation announced Tuesday. Lopez, a four-time Davis Cup champion for Spain as a player, oversaw the event in 2023 and 2024 in Malaga, Spain. The Davis Cup Final 8 will be held in Italy from 2025 to 2027. The Italians, led by Jannik Sinner , won each of the past two Davis Cup titles.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
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Feliciano Lopez will be the Davis Cup Final 8 tournament director through 2027
Feliciano Lopez will be the Davis Cup Final 8 tournament director through 2027 FILE - Spain's Feliciano Lopez returns the ball to Russian Tennis Federation's Andrey Rublev during their Davis Cup tennis match at Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File) LONDON (AP) — Feliciano Lopez will stay on as tournament director for the Davis Cup Final 8 for the next three years, the International Tennis Federation announced Tuesday. Lopez, a four-time Davis Cup champion for Spain as a player, oversaw the event in 2023 and 2024 in Malaga, Spain. Advertisement The Davis Cup Final 8 will be held in Italy from 2025 to 2027. The Italians, led by Jannik Sinner, won each of the past two Davis Cup titles. This year's closing round is scheduled to be played in Bologna from Nov. 18-23. ___ AP tennis:
