The 83rd edition of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia begins this week at the Foro Italico in Rome, featuring all top 20 WTA players. Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, leads the field as the top seed, aiming for her second title at this event after winning in 2024.
Sabalenka, who has won three Grand Slam titles, enters the tournament after a strong clay-court season. She is joined by other top contenders including Iga Swiatek, the 2022 and 2023 champion, and Coco Gauff, the 2024 US Open winner. The tournament is the second WTA 1000 event on clay this year.
The draw features a mix of experienced players and rising stars. Defending champion Iga Swiatek, seeded second, is looking to regain her form after a semifinal loss in Madrid. Other notable players include Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula, both seeking their first Rome title.
Matches begin on May 5, 2026, with the final scheduled for May 17. The tournament is part of the clay-court season leading up to the French Open.
