The stunning "stadio dei marmi" is currently being converted into a fabulous new tennis arena with a show court and two practice courts being constructed as we speak alongside Il Foro Italico.
The ’Super Tennis Arena’ named after the Italian sprinter, Pietro Mennea, will be surrounded by it's existing 60 marble statues, surely making it one of the world’s most magnificent venues .
Building is now well underway and without question, the Pietro Mennea Marble Stadium will make an already fantastic tournament an unmissable one.
If interested in coming to this year's event we still have a few spaces left. Why not join us and discover the new "stadio dei marmi" tennis court? Only in Italy would you find such a thing.
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MEN
- The Court Surface - especially the show courts are very bouncy and suit some players more than others. Those with the ability to hit lots of topspin are favoured.
- Man to Beat - definitely Alcaraz - he likes the high bouncing court. On a hat trick of Indian Wells wins!
- Players to threaten Alcaraz? - Griekspoor (what an incredible forehand!) Tsitsipas (has improved out of sight with a new top secret racquet) Jack Draper (in form) Fritz (always good).
- Why is Murray there if Djokovic isn't motivated? - The joker isn't making any jokes as he would appear not to be able to find the desire to compete. But, if not injured and he keeps training, I'd still take him to win a slam this year where the fire usually gets lit!
WOMEN
- Court surface is really suiting Swiatek who will be difficult to beat with her heavy, high bouncing shots.
- Will Madison Keys manage to keep her great from going, although this surface may not suit her clean hitting.
- Looks like Mirra Andreeva might be ready for a big breakthrough.
- Pegula is on form, but needs to play Svitolina who is extremely motivated for Ukraine at the moment. The US crowd has been very supportive of Ukrainian players which may help pull her through?