Musetti ready to 'give everything' in quest for Rome crown
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Italian tennis has hit new heights in recent years. Jannik Sinner has climbed to No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and captured 28 tour-level titles.
Novak Djokovic returns to Tour this week at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and spent time on Tuesday practising on a temporary court at the famous Piazza del Popolo in Rome.
Rome, 2006. Clay dust hangs in the air. Rafael Nadal lies on his back, arms spread, the Foro Italico roaring around him. It’s a snapshot frozen in time, but the real story is how we got there.
Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx arrive at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome as two of the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising players, having each enjoyed a rapid climb over the past 12 months.
Jannik Sinner has enjoyed a seamless European clay season so far, triumphing in Monte-Carlo and Madrid. But there will be something extra at stake for the Italian when he steps on court at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.
The Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins on Wednesday in Rome, where former Top-10 stars Hubert Hurkacz and Pablo Carreno Busta, home favourite Matteo Arnaldi, and Madrid semi-finalist Alexander Blockx are among the stars in Day 1 action. View Wednesday’s full order of play below.
Novak Djokovic is ready to get back to business at the 2026 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The record 40-time ATP Masters 1000 champion is in Rome preparing for his return to action after missing more than six weeks due to injury.
Shortly after capturing his biggest career clay-court title in Munich last month, Ben Shelton made his intentions clear: “I have big ambitions for the clay courts,” he said. “It is slowly becoming one of my favourite surfaces to play on.”.
“What happened in Monte-Carlo, happened. What happened in Madrid, happened. And here we are… we are in Rome.”.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia has long been renowned for offering a unique fan experience on the ATP Tour.
Novak Djokovic is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Serbian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of the ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Djokovic's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2007, the No.
Jannik Sinner is set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. Read all about the Italian's results, records and statistics entering the 2026 edition of his home ATP Masters 1000 event here. What is Sinner's record in Rome? Since making his Rome debut in 2019, the No.
The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season begins on Wednesday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, where Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev are among the stars in action in the Italian capital.
From the glittering sea views of Monte-Carlo to the thin-air intensity of Madrid, and on to the storied courts of Rome, the trio of clay-court ATP Masters 1000 events is an exciting part of the season for players and fans alike.
Even amid all the fanfare of his latest ATP Masters 1000 triumph, Jannik Sinner did not have to think long about what his parents mean to him. The No.
The Internazionali BNL d’Italia main draw kicks off Wednesday in Rome. But the tennis festivities have already begun in The Eternal City. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi was part of a group that on Monday visited the Quirinale, the official residence of Sergio Mattarella, the President of Italy.
Matteo Arnaldi’s triumph at the Sardegna Open on Sunday is one of the standout stories from the 2026 ATP Challenger season.
The ATP is continuing its move into the cultural and fashion space with the launch of its second collaborative capsule alongside Copenhagen-based label Palmes. Dropping today, the capsule features tennis inspired apparel and accessories designed to celebrate the sport’s heritage.
The third and final clay ATP Masters 1000 action of the season takes place in Rome, where the ATP Tour’s finest will do battle at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
Jannik Sinner could face a couple of intriguing early rematches in his bid to complete the Career Golden Masters on home soil at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome. The No.
Alexander Blockx has made a significant leap up the PIF ATP Rankings after enjoying a breakout showing at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Rafael Nadal competed in the Mutua Madrid Open final seven times after it became a clay-court event. But Sunday, less than two years on from his retirement, the Spanish legend was on another type of big stage while Jannik Sinner faced Alexander Zverev for the Madrid title.
The draw ceremony for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia will take place Monday, 4 May at 10:30 a.m. local time. The ceremony will take place at the historic Piazza del P.
The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open concluded Sunday when Jannik Sinner lifted his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 trophy and first in the Spanish capital.
As the 2026 ATP Fantasy season heats up, Dominic Thiem is ready to try something new for Internazionali BNL D'Italia, the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome. The Austrian has been following the ATP Tour's #NextGenATP stars, and one young player in particular has stood out. The former World No.
Arthur Fils returned to the Tour in February following an eight-month layoff due to a back injury and has quickly reasserted himself at the top of the game.
Jannik Sinner went where no ATP Tour star has gone before on Sunday afternoon at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Jannik Sinner has consistently had Alexander Zverev’s number in recent months, beating the German in semi-finals at ATP Masters 1000 events in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo.
Jannik Sinner continued his remarkable recent run at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he became the first player in series history (since 1990) to lift five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 trophies. ATPTour.com relives the Italian's journey to the trophy through videos of key moments.
Jannik Sinner extended his relentless ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to hit a historic milestone on Sunday, when he overwhelmed Alexander Zverev to claim the title at the Mutua Madrid Open. The No.
Jannik Sinner has moved level with Carlos Alcaraz in the pair’s ‘Big Titles’ race after winning his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 crown at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Jannik Sinner has become the first player in series history (since 1990) to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles. The Italian completed the feat on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he defeated Alexander Zverev in the title match.
Jannik Sinner was handed the challenge of stopping the ATP Tour’s fastest-rising talent in Rafael Jodar on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, and the World No. 1 rose to the occasion in clinical fashion.
Jannik Sinner made more history on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he completed the set of reaching all nine ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals. The Italian overcame 19-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar to reach the Madrid semi-finals for the first time in his career.
The ATP Tour's top stars are set to compete at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, Italy. The ATP Masters 1000 event has announced a prize money total of €8,235,540 for the 2026 edition.
The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season will feature the world's best players competing at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, where home favourite Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic will be among those in action.
The quarter-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open begin Wednesday, when top seed Jannik Sinner faces home favourite Rafael Jodar. Here is everything you need to know about the quarter-final action at the clay ATP Masters 1000 event.
Jannik Sinner and Rafael Jodar will meet on Wednesday afternoon at the Mutua Madrid Open. It will be a clash between the No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings and one of the breakout stars at this year’s edition of the clay ATP Masters 1000 event.
Alexander Zverev is back in the Mutua Madrid Open quarter-finals.
Jannik Sinner and Rafael Jodar both earned wins on Tuesday to set a quarter-final meeting at the Mutua Madrid Open, while Casper Ruud earned a dramatic victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas, saving two match points. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Tuesday fourth-round stories through video.
Matteo Berrettini has produced some of his best tennis on clay, winning six of his 10 ATP Tour titles on the surface and reaching the Roland Garros quarter-finals in 2021. After an early exit at the Mutua Madrid Open, the 30-year-old returned home to reset at the ATP Challenger 175 event in Cagliari, where he survived a stern opening-round test on Tuesday.
Rafael Jodar will play one of those matches every player dreams of being a part of when he steps onto court on Wedesday. The Spanish #NextGenATP star will take on World No. 1 Jannik Sinner for the first time at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Defending champion Casper Ruud continued his Mutua Madrid Open title defence in thrilling fashion on Tuesday when he saved two match points to edge Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(4), 6-7(2), 7-6(3). "I was on the brink of being on the way home already," Ruud said following his fourth-round victory.
Rafael Jodar advanced to the quarter-finals at an ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time on Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he dispatched Vit Kopriva 7-5, 6-0 on home soil to set a maiden meeting with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Grigor Dimitrov headlines the Roland Garros qualifying field, with a host of #NextGenATP stars also in action from 18-22 May.
Jannik Sinner brought a business-like demeanour to court early on Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open. The No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings kick-started Day 7 at the ATP Masters 1000 event with a largely commanding fourth-round triumph against Cameron Norrie.
The opening day of main-draw action at the ATP Challenger 175 events in Cagliari and Aix-en-Provence features several stars in action.
Alexander Zverev navigated late drama to charge into the fourth round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Monday, while Alexander Blockx upset third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to earn his first Top 10 victory. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Monday stories through video.
The Sardegna Open returns to the ATP Challenger circuit this week, with Matteo Berrettini and Hubert Hurkacz among those in action. Mariano Navone is the top seed.
The Open Aix Provence Crédit Agricole routinely features a star-studded draw for an ATP Challenger event, and this year is no different. Stan Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov, who both have been as high as No. 3 in the PIF ATP Rankings, are competing in France.
In the first round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Alejandro Tabilo defeated Rafael Jodar 6-1, 6-2 in just 59 minutes. Since then, nothing has been the same for the 19-year-old.
Alexander Zverev held firm under pressure on Monday night at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he navigated a late wobble to continue his run of deep appearances at the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Alexander Blockx continued his rapid rise on European clay on Monday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he stunned World No. 5 Felix Auger-Aliassime to advance to the fourth round of the ATP Masters 1000 event.
Stefanos Tsitsipas cited a strong sense of on-court joy as one of the reasons behind his Monday march past Daniel Merida to the fourth round at the Mutua Madrid Open. The former No.
Cameron Norrie is riding high at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Nishesh Basavareddy ended the dream run of 17-year-old Jack Kennedy in the Savannah Challenger final on Sunday, defeating the teenager 6-3, 6-0 to return to the winner’s circle.
Jannik Sinner eased into the fourth round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday, while hometown hero Rafael Jodar edged fellow #NextGenATP star Joao Fonseca in a late-night third round thriller. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Sunday stories through video.
Rafael Jodar defeated Joao Fonseca on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, winning the first chapter in what promises to be a thrilling rivalry for years to come.
Several big names will be in action at ATP Challenger events this week in Aix-en-Provence and Cagliari. Swiss Stan Wawrinka is among a loaded draw at the Open Aix Provence Crédit Agricole in France, where four Top 50 players are in the field.
Jannik Sinner may be focused on tightening his hold on the No. 1 spot in the PIF ATP Rankings, but the Italian remains just as attentive to the sport’s rising generation.
Jannik Sinner came up against an unfamiliar opponent in Elmer Moller on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, but there was little unusual about the way the Italian marched to a 6-2, 6-3 third-round victory at the clay ATP Masters 1000 event. The No.
The Mutua Madrid Open offers unique conditions within the context of the European clay season, with the relatively high altitude of the Spanish capital contributing to plenty of fast-paced, exhilarating tennis on the 'red dirt’. So how have the world’s finest players been capitalising on the quick conditions at the ATP Masters 1000 event? From swivel forehands to reflex volleys and around-the-net-post magic, ATPTour.
Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard continued their fine 2026 form on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where they battled past singles stars Luciano Darderi and Stefanos Tsitsipas 5-7, 6-1, 11-9 to reach the quarter-finals.
The battle for World No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings has drastically changed in the past two months, with Jannik Sinner currently holding the top spot and well placed to extend his advantage over Carlos Alcaraz. On 2 March, Alcaraz held a sizable lead of 3,150 points on then-World No.
Alexander Zverev and defending champion Casper Ruud were among the winners at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday, while eighth seed Alexander Bublik fell to former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Saturday stories through video.
A mid-match outfit change represents more than just a change of clothes for Daniil Medvedev. The former No.
Expect pure firepower when #NextGenATP stars Joao Fonseca and Rafael Jodar clash in a third-round showdown Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open. The very city where Jodar was born, Madrid could also be the birthplace of a new tennis rivalry.
Alexander Zverev secured an opening victory despite a bumpy return to the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday afternoon.
Elmer Moller will have a major opportunity on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he is set to face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the third round.
The attention surrounding Rafael Jodar is growing by the day at the Mutua Madrid Open. On Friday, the #NextGenATP Spaniard claimed the first Top 10 win of his career on Manolo Santana Stadium, living up to the buzz surrounding him on the ATP Tour.
Jannik Sinner and hometown hero Rafael Jodar were among the winners at the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday, while fourth seed Ben Shelton fell to Dino Prizmic in the second round. ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Friday stories through video.
Rafael Nadal has given support to Carlos Alcaraz, who withdrew from Roland Garros and Rome on Friday due to a wrist injury. The 22-major champion Nadal wrote on social media Friday: "Hang in there, Carlos! I hope you have the speediest recovery possible.
There is no stopping Rafael Jodar right now! The 19-year-old Spaniard earned another memorable win on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he defeated World No. 8 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-1 to clinch his maiden Top 10 win.
Jannik Sinner earned a tough three-set victory Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open. But the media wanted to know about more than just the match. The World No.
Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 23 matches at ATP Masters 1000 events on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he recovered from a slow start to overcome Benjamin Bonzi 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-4 in his opening match.
Carlos Alcaraz announced on social media Friday that he will not compete in the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome, or Roland Garros. The World No.
Dino Prizmic continued to turn potential into promise on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he stunned World No. 6 Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(5) for the biggest win of his career.
Five years before he joined the ATP No. 1 Club in 2024, Jannik Sinner began his rise up the PIF ATP Rankings in earnest with a breakout 2019 season full of milestone moments.
Gael Monfils' final appearance at the Mutua Madrid Open ended in a straight-sets defeat on Thursday when he lost 3-6, 4-6 to Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the opening round. Earlier in the day, the Frenchman's wife, WTA star Elina Svitolina, also lost her opening match in Madrid.
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas and Pablo Carreno Busta were winners on Day 2 of this year’s Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, while Gael Monfils bid farewell to the Spanish crowd following his final appearance at the event. ATPTour.
“I’m happy. Life’s treating me well at the moment. I can’t really ask for much more.
Rafael Nadal returned to a tennis court in striking fashion on Thursday in the Spanish capital, where he featured alongside World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Real Madrid football stars in a star-studded hit.
The ATP Tour continued to expand its off-court offering with the launch of the inaugural Madrid ATP Golf Tournament, bringing together players, alumni and coaches.
Paraguayan qualifier Adolfo Daniel Vallejo earned victory on his ATP Masters 1000 debut on Thursday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he overcame former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 to reach the second round.
Joao Fonseca is now firmly established as one of the brightest stars in the sport, consistently competing on the biggest stages and going toe to toe with the very best players in the world. Yet his rapid rise can be traced back to a single opportunity created by the PIF ATP Next Gen Accelerator.
The evolution of the ATP Tour’s development pathway continues in 2026, with the PIF ATP Next Gen Accelerator strengthening its role in supporting the sport’s most promising young players.
Daniil Medvedev is March’s Stella Artois ATP Perfect Serve winner following a standout performance on delivery at the BNP Paribas Open. Competing in the Indian Wells, Medvedev led Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 3-4 when he found himself under pressure on serve.
Rafael Jodar, Marin Cilic and Dino Prizmic were winners on the opening day of this year’s Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday, while Roberto Bautista Agut waved goodbye to the Spanish crowd following his final appearance at the event. ATPTour.
The ATP Challenger 175 events in Valencia and Bordeaux will offer fans a prime opportunity to catch some of the sport’s biggest names up close. Jakub Mensik, the No.
The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open came to a close Sunday, when Jannik Sinner raced past Alexander Zverev to win his maiden title in the Spanish capital. On Saturday, Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara won the doubles title. View all of the weekend results from the ATP Masters 1000 event below.
Rafael Jodar was made to work hard on his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday, but the rising Spaniard ultimately delivered an opening treat for his home fans.
On Day One at the Mutua Madrid Open, a Spanish great said adios. Roberto Bautista Agut received an emotional farewell on Wednesday in the Manolo Santana Stadium, where the crowd supported him on an emotion-packed day.
Arthur Cazaux has undergone surgery on his right elbow, the 23-year-old announced Wednesday on social media. After a stop-start beginning to the season in which he played just two tour-level matches, the Frenchman revealed he had the procedure in Bordeaux.
Jannik Sinner arrives at the Mutua Madrid Open with history on the line. If the Italian captures the title in the Spanish capital on 3 May, he will become the first player in series history (since 1990) to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles.
Hometown favourite Alexander Zverev spearheads a quartet of Top-10 stars on the entry list for the 2026 Bitpanda Hamburg Open, to be held from 17 to 23 May. The No.
Dino Prizmic on Wednesday completed his third win in as many days at the Mutua Madrid Open to set a second-round showdown with in-form fourth seed Ben Shelton. The 20-year-old Prizmic eased past Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-4 inside Manolo Santana Stadium with a high-quality all-around display.
The Caja Magica will always be a special venue for Casper Ruud. Exactly one year ago, the Norwegian lifted the most important trophy of his career at the Mutua Madrid Open, proving his ability to compete for the biggest prizes on the ATP Tour.
Lorenzo Musetti has endured his share of misfortune with injuries this season, but the Italian is hopeful that a return to the Mutua Madrid Open can reignite his momentum.
Jannik Sinner arrives at the Mutua Madrid Open with a clear opportunity to strengthen his grip on World No. 1 and build further momentum in what could be a defining stretch of the season.