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After a tough loss at the Italian Open, Jannik Sinner takes the opportunity to deliver a hilarious dig at his brother's absence!
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After his Italian Open win, Carlos Alcaraz joins the ranks of Rafael Nadal and Djokovic as a player to win all 3 Masters 1000 clay titles.
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Who Has The Higher Net Worth in 2025?
Jannik Sinner versus Italian Open winner Carlos Alacaraz: who has the higher net worth from wins and endorsements
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After showing their support in the early matches of the Italian Open will Jannik Sinner's family be expected at the final?
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Back-to-back setbacks can’t dim her spark as Coco Gauff eyes redemption in French Open quest following Italian clay heartbreak!
Coco Gauff Faces French Open Armed With Bizarre Forehand Advice From Former World No. 1
As the Italian Open ends in heartbreak for Coco Gauff, Andy Roddick offers a bold statement ahead of Roland Garros for the American!
“Take It Home”- Coco Gauff Shocks With Unexpected Wish for Rival Jasmine Paolini After Crushing Rome Loss
Despite the Italian Open heartbreak, Coco Gauff warmly wished her opponent more success, honoring history made on home soil!
Rare Moment Unfolds Between Rivals Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini’s Closest People After Rome
Despite the heartbreak in Rome, Coco Gauff uplifted fans by celebrating the strength of motherhood on the WTA Tour!
Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Shuts Down Former ATP Pro’s Proposal on a Major Rule Change in Tennis
Ahead of the Italian Open final, Serena Williams' ex-coach turns down former ATP pro's proposal about a major rule change in tennis.
Italian Open 2025: How Much Money Will Coco Gauff or Jasmine Paolini Earn After Clinching the Title?
Coco Gauff is all set to take on Jasmine Paolini in the final of the Italian Open. What all are at stake in this epic battle?
‘Too Far of a Question’- Coco Gauff Secretly Spills the Beans on Her Post-Retirement Plans
The 21-year-old American tennis star, Coco Gauff sheds light on her post-retirement plans in a fun Q&A session.
“Into the Gutter”- Andy Roddick Unveils the Secret Strength Coco Gauff Brings Ahead of French Open
Coco Gauff's incredible resilience amidst her challenging runs earns a special mention from American legend.
Despite Andy Roddick’s Help, a Costly Flaw in Coco Gauff’s Game Alarms Tennis Bigwigs
Despite having a stellar outing in Rome, Coco Gauff's serving woes yet again draws the attention of the American bigwigs.
Andy Roddick Warns of Hostile Threat Lurking for Coco Gauff Against Jasmine Paolini in Rome
Despite another final in a month, Andy Roddick warns Coco Gauff of an unwanted pressure while playing against Paolini at Rome!
Pressure Mounts on Carlos Alcaraz as He Admits One Daunting Challenge Jannik Sinner Brings
Carlos Alcaraz anticipates an action-packed Sunday final, acknowledging that facing Jannik Sinner will be tricky.
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Clash of Titans at the 'Eternal City'! Can Jannik Sinner make full use of his home support and beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final?
Carlos Alcaraz Leaves Behind American Legends as He Joins Idol Rafael Nadal in an Exclusive List
With his Italian Open semi-final win, Carlos Alcaraz surpasses American greats to join idol Rafael Nadal in elite company!
Beau Alex De Minaur Pokes Fun at Partner Katie Boulter After Her Impressive Clay Court Run
Alex de Minaur takes a playful dig at his partner Katie Boulter after her admission for a new milestone on the red clay!
Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Brutally Slams Fan Over Unwanted Criticism of Carlos Alcaraz and His Opponent at the Italian Open
Serena Williams' ex-coach comes to Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti's defense after fan drops unwanted criticism
“They Are Taking His House”- Ex-American Pro Hilariously Trolls Tommy Paul Over His Priced Possession at the Italian Open
Tommy Paul's admission of losing his prized possession makes former WTA pro drop a witty motivator for him ahead of clash with Jannik Sinner!
‘Have to Be Ready for That’- Carlos Alcaraz Lays Bare Challenge Ahead of a Potential Jannik Sinner Clash at the Italian Open
Carlos Alcaraz wins against a boisterous crowd and home player Lorenzo Musetti and awaits a potential meeting with his rival Jannik Sinner!
“The Serena Is Very Strong” – Coco Gauff’s Fired-Up Italian Open Celebration Sparks Fan Frenzy
Fans rally behind Coco Gauff after she takes down Qinwen Zheng in a thrilling three set match and delivers a raw victory celebration!
Coco Gauff’s Boyfriend Drops a Raw 1-Word Reaction After Her Epic 3.5-Hour Battle in Rome
With a hard-fought win over Zheng Qinwen, Coco Gauff draws inspiration from her rumored boyfriend en route to back-to-back clay finals!
About Italian Open
Italian Open 2021: Latest News, Results and Records
The Italian Open Tennis tournament, known as the Rome Masters or Italian International Championships, is sponsored by Internazionali BNL. As a result, it has taken on BNL's name. The tournament is primarily played on clay at the Foro Italico in Rome.
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Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - General view during the match between Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska and Italy's Camila Giorgi Pool via REUTERS/Riccardo Antimiani
It was first held in 1930, and the inaugural winners were Bill Tilden and Lili de Alvarez. Since its inception, the venues have changed from Milan to Rome to Turin and finally back to Rome.
In terms of points awarded, since it is a WTA 1000 event, 900 points are awarded to the winning player. On the other side of the fence, the winning ATP player is awarded 1000 points, as it is a Masters 1000 event.
Previous Winners (ATP)
Past 18 Years| Carlos Moya | 2004 |
| Rafael Nadal | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2021 |
| Novak Djokovic | 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2020 |
| Andy Murray | 2016 |
| Alexander Zverev | 2017 |
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Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his quarter final match against Argentina's Diego Schwartzman Pool via REUTERS/Clive Brunskill
Previous Winners (WTA)
Past 18 Years| Amelie Mauresmo | 2004, 2005 | |
| Martina Hingis | 2006 | |
| Jelena Jankovic | 2007, 2008 | |
| Dinara Safina | 2009 | |
| Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez | 2010 | |
| Maria Sharapova | 2011, 2012, 2015 | |
| Serena Williams | 2013, 2014, 2016 | |
| Elina Svitolina |
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| Karolina Pliskova | 2019 | |
| Simona Halep | 2020 | |
| Iga Swiatek | 2021 |
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Tennis - WTA Premier 5 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - September 21, 2020 Romania's Simona Halep as she celebrates winning the final with the trophy after Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova retired from the match after sustaining an injury Riccardo Antimiani/Pool via REUTERS
Italian Open 2021 Schedule
The Italian Open is usually scheduled during mid-May.
Italian Open Records
To date, Rafael Nadal is the most successful player, with ten titles under his belt. In the WTA, Chris Evert is the most successful player, with 5 Italian Open wins.
Rafael Nadal is also the only ATP player to be in the most finals, namely 10. Meanwhile, Chris Evert has played in most WTA Finals, with seven under her belt.
Nadal even holds the record for the most consecutive titles, with three. On the WTA side, Conchita Martinez has racked up four consecutive titles.
Italian Open 2021
The 2021 event returned to its original May window as in 2020 the tournament was held in mid-September because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The event was held with a partial spectator count. 25 percent of fans were allowed inside the tournament after the 2nd round.
The 2021 edition was held on 08-16 May.
Italian Open 2021 prize money
The total ATP prize money pool for the 2021 edition was €2,082,960 which was a 39.9% decrease to 2020's €3,465,045 for men's singles and doubles. The WTA side saw a smaller cut of 6.77% from €1,692,169 in 2020 to €1,577,613 in 2021.
Despite the decrease in total prize money, the ATP winner received €245,085- which is 19.44% more than that of 2020. Whereas the WTA winner received €178,630, down 12.94% compared to 2020.
The runner-ups saw a 3.33% cut and received €145,000 this year.
2021 champions
Men's singles - Rafael Nadal d. Novak Djokovic 7-5, 1-6, 6-3.
Women's singles - Iga Swiatek d. Karolina Pliskova 6-0, 6-0.
Men's doubles - Mate Pavic/Nikola Mektic d. Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury 6-4, 7-6 (4)
Women's doubles - Sharon Fichman/Giuliana Olmos d. Kristina Mladenovic/Marketa Vondrousova 4-6, 7-5, [10-5]
| Current Prize Money | €2,082,960 (men), €1,577,613 (women) |
| Number of Entries (Main Draw) | 56 |
| Number of Entries (Qualifying) | 6 |
| Number of Seeds | 16 |
| Court Type | Clay |
