Italy’s New Grass Event could be Played at San Siro

Italian Tennis and Padel Federation is set to introduce a new ATP 250 grass-court tournament from 2028, adding a Wimbledon warm-up event to its growing tennis calendar.

The tournament, acquired from Brussels, will be moved to June, though its final location is still undecided.

“There’s still time to decide where to play it,” federation president Angelo Binaghi said.

“For climate reasons, it will probably be held in northern Italy.”

There have also been discussions about staging the event in San Siro Stadium, but the idea has not been confirmed yet.

“For once, we wouldn’t be the first to do it,” Binaghi added, referencing similar innovations elsewhere.

The move reflects Italy’s growing influence in tennis, with major events already hosted in the country and momentum building around their top players like Jannik Sinner.

“We’ve got to try and win the men’s singles.The time is right,” Binaghi said, pointing to the current strength of Italian players on the tour.

The new tournament is another step in Italy’s push to expand its role in the global game.