As the second joint Masters 1000 event of the season on clay, this tournament serves as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming French Open. The 2024 Italian Open features a strong field of women’s tennis players, and several contenders are vying for the title.
In addition, In 2023, the ATP announced changes to the calendar, extending the Italian Open and other events to 12-day tournaments, similar to the Masters 1000 events in Indian Wells and Miami.
What is the schedule for today at the Open in Rome?
All times are ET.
Round of 64·Court 1
7:00 AM * I. Begu vs O. Dodin
Round of 64·Pietrangeli
7:00 AM * A. Potapova vs 9 J. Ostapenko
Round of 64·Center Court
7:00 AM * 8 O. Jabeur vs S. Kenin
Round of 64·Court 13
7:10 AM * C. Tauson vs 23 A. Kalinskaya
Round of 64·Court 12
7:40 AM * 24 V. Azarenka vs M. Linette
Round of 64·Court 2
7:40 AM * L. Tsurenko 30 vs A. Kalinina
Round of 64·Court 4
8:05 AM * 32 D. Yastremska vs L. Siegemund
Round of 64·Center Court
8:15 AM * E. Cocciaretto vs 22 C. Garcia
Round of 64·Pietrangeli
9:35 AM * 16 E. Svitolina vs S. Errani
Round of 64·Court 12
10:15 AM * R. Šramková vs 26 K. Boulter
Round of 64·Grand Stand Arena
12:00 PM * K. Volynets vs 2 A. Sabalenka
Round of 64·Center Court
2:30 PM * M. Sheri vs 11 J. Paolini
Round of 64
Cancelled I . Begu vs E. Rybakina
Round of 64
Cancelled E. Avanesyan vs B. Krejčíková
Number 5 M. Sakkari already beat V. Gracheva today by 6-2 and 6-2. Moreover, 13 D. Collins beat A. Blinkova 6-4 and 6-0, that last set finished on a walkover.
While Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are the favorites, surprises can always happen in tennis. Keep an eye on other talented competitors like Elena Rybakina, Ons Jabeur, and Coco Gauff, who could also make a splash in Rome.