Both an ATP Tour Masters 1000 event and a Premier 5 event on the WTA tour, the Internazionali BNL d’Italia are the most important Italian tennis tournament. The 79th edition of the tournament, which celebrates 92 years this year, takes place as usual on the clay courts of the monumental complex of the Foro Italico, a setting of great charm.
The Tournament has the formula of the "combined event," with the men's and women's trials over nine days. Therefore, you can admire all the most acclaimed protagonists of the international circuit on the same day as in the four Grand Slam tournaments. IBI is an appointment that is now fully entitled among the most prestigious and appreciated of the world calendar and that it is not daring to define the "fifth" Slam of the season.
Moreover, this year 100% capacity for outdoor and indoor facilities is back. Sport reopens in a big way! You will be able to populate the entirety of the seats available in the three areas of the Foro Italico: the Central Court, the Grand Stand Arena, the Pietrangeli Stadium, and the Secondary Fields.
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Informations
Schedule: http://www.internazionalibnlditalia.com/en/schedule/
Men’s Event
The Singles Draw will take place on Friday, May 8th.
The Draw is composed of 56 players: 8 bye, 44 direct acceptances based on Atp Ranking, 4
wild cards, 7 qualifiers, 1 special exempt.
The Doubles Main Draw is composed of 24 entries: 8 bye, 22 direct acceptances, 2 wild cards.
Women’s Event
The Singles Draw will take place on Friday, May 8th.
The Draw is composed of 56 players: 8 bye, 43 direct acceptances based on Wta Ranking,
3 wild cards, 8 qualifiers, 2 gold/silver exempt.
The Doubles Main Draw is composed of 28 entries: 4 bye, 25 direct acceptances, 3 wild cards.
Order of Play
The Men and Women’s Qualifying Draws begin on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th
from 10am.
From Sunday, May 10th to Friday, May 15th all Main Draw matches (Men’s Event will begin Sunday, May 10th, Women’s Event will begin Monday,May 11th) will begin at 12noon on the Centre Court, at 11am on the Grand Stand Arena, Nicola Pietrangeli Stadium and on ground courts (day sessions). Night sessions will start at 7.30pm on Centre Court only.
Saturday, May 16th Semifinals: Women’s semifinals at 12noon; first Men’s semifinal not before
4pm; second Men’s semifinal at 8pm.
Sunday, May 17th Finals: Women’s Final at 1.30pm; Men’s Final not before 4pm.
The Finals will be played at the best of three sets.
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