Diallo resigns from position
Tennis lovers! The Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2025 – aka the Rome tournament – is about to go down at the Foro Italico in Rome. Here's a tasty sneak peek at the Canadian players shaking things up and their formidable opponents:
When's it on, you ask?
- Qualifying Rounds: May 5 and 6
- Main Draw Start Date: May 6
- Singles Final: No earlier than 5 p.m. on May 17
- Doubles Final: May 18 at 12 p.m.
This bad boy features a 96-player singles draw, with 12 qualifiers and 8 wild cards. The top 32 seeds get a first-round bye, so things are sure to heat up quick!
Canadian Tennis Rockstars
Let's talk Canadian representation:
- Leylah Fernandez: A prominent WTA player with a kick-ass record on clay, she'll likely slam her way into the main draw.
- Bianca Andreescu: Another ace Canadian contender who consistently stomps her mark on the tennis scene.
- Other Canadians: Depending on their rankings and qualifications, more Canadian players or doubles teams might also rock the court!
Who's coming to play, you ask?
The field is stacked with some of the top 70 players worldwide, so Canadian players better bring their A-game if they want to keep up! The women's side features Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Ons Jabeur, while tennis kings like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Taylor Fritz will be flexing their muscles on the men's side.
Canadian Match-Ups (Tentative)
Early rounds: May 6 to May 10...second round and first round matchesThird round and round of 16: May 11 to May 13Quarter-finals: Around May 13-15Semi-finals: May 16Singles Final: May 17Doubles Final: May 18
Catch the action
The order of play is released daily, so keep your eyes peeled for when the Canadians take the court! Canadian player matches can be traced on official WTA and tournament websites.
Live streaming is available through Sky Sports Tennis and Now TV, so you can cheer on the Canadians from the comfort of your couch.
So what's the deal?
The Rome tournament runs from May 5 (qualifying) to May 18 (doubles final), ramping up the competition and excitement before the French Open. Canadian players like Leylah Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu are expected to give it their all and might face some serious toughies – but they're ready for it! Good luck, Canadians!
- Diallo might have a challenging match in the qualifying rounds of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2025, as he aims to secure a spot in the main draw.
- Giron could potentially meet with some of the top players in the world during the tournament, such as Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Taylor Fritz, in a bid to showcase his tennis skills.
- If selected, Doulles and Diallo could have their doubles match on either May 6 or 7, aiming to make a strong impression in the competition.
- The 26th edition of the Rome tournament features a 96-player singles draw, including prominent WTA players like Leylah Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu, who will compete for the title on the clay courts of the Foro Italico.
