History of Italian Open (tennis) in Timeline
The Italian Open is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Rome, Italy, taking place in the second week of May. Played on clay courts at the Foro Italico, it's a combined event since 2011, featuring both ATP Masters 1000 (men) and WTA 1000 (women) tournaments.
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1935: Event moved to Rome
In 1935, the Italian Open event moved to the Foro Italico in Rome.
1961: Tournament Held in Turin
In 1961, on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, the Italian Open tournament was held in Turin at the Sporting Club.
1969: Italian Open Becomes Open
In 1969, the Italian Open became open to professional players.
1972: Premier Tournament
From 1972, the Italian Open was a premier tournament of the Grand Prix Tennis Tour.
1979: Women's Event Held Separately
In 1979, the women's event was held two weeks before the men's event at the Italian Open.
1980: Women's Event in Perugia
In 1980, the women's event was played in Perugia.
1984: Women's Event in Perugia
In 1984, the women's event was played in Perugia.
1985: Women's Event in Taranto
In 1985, the women's event was played in Taranto.
1986: No Women's Event Held
In 1986, no women's event was held at the Italian Open.
1987: Women's Event Returns to Rome
In 1987, the women's event moved back to Rome and has remained there since.
1989: Part of Grand Prix Super Series
Until 1989, the Italian Open was part of the Grand Prix Super Series top tier events.
1990: ATP Championship Series
In 1990, the Italian Open became an ATP Championship Series Single Week tournament.
2010: Stadio Centrale Rebuilt
For the 2010 tournament, the main stadium court, Stadio Centrale, was rebuilt and has a capacity of 10,400 spectators.
2011: Combined ATP and WTA Events
In 2011, the ATP and WTA events were combined at the Italian Open.
June 2022: ATP Calendar Changes Announced
In June 2022, the ATP announced that the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome would be held over two weeks starting in 2023.
2023: Rome Masters Becomes 12-Day Event
Starting in 2023, the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome will be held over two weeks, becoming a 12-day event.
2025: Financial Commitment for 2025 Edition
In 2025, the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Rome has a total financial commitment of €9,645,265, including prize money of €8,055,385.
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