Italian Open Tennis: Draws, dates, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, with notable absences of Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray | Tennis News

Katie Boulter and Cameron Norrie are set to represent Britain at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, where defending champions Daniil Medvedev and Elena Rybakina will be looking to retain their titles. The prestigious clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event will feature top players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, who are gearing up for the French Open.

While Djokovic skipped the Madrid Open, Nadal has been gradually returning to form after early exits in Barcelona and Madrid. The women’s draw includes stars like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff, but notable absentees are home favorite Jannik Sinner and Brits Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray.

Raducanu is currently planning to compete in Strasbourg and may enter French Open qualifying if she doesn’t receive a wild card. The Italian Open draw will take place on Monday, May 6, with qualifying starting the next day.

In the men’s singles draw, Norrie and Jack Draper will represent Britain, with Dan Evans potentially making a return from injury. Boulter will be the sole British representative in the women’s singles draw, aiming for a deep run in Rome before her debut at Roland Garros.

The tournament will be held at the iconic Foro Italico complex in Rome, known for its historic courts and capacity for over 10,500 spectators. Tennis fans can catch all the action exclusively live on Sky Sports Tennis & NOW starting from Tuesday at 10 am. Don’t miss the excitement as the world’s best players battle it out on the clay courts of Rome.