The Rome Open will serve as the third clay-court Masters 1000 event of the season, following Monte-Carlo and Madrid. It also marks the last major tournament on clay before Roland Garros. Just under a week from the start of play, tournament organizers have announced the impressive prize money totals that will be distributed among standout participants.
According to the official ATP Tour website, the total prize pool for the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, held in Rome and featuring both men’s and women’s singles and doubles draws, will be €8,055,385 (approximately $9.1 million).
The champion will earn €985,030 (around $1.11 million), while the runner-up will take home more than $590,000. Semifinalists will receive nearly $330,000. Prize money scales down for players eliminated in earlier rounds, with first-round exits earning around $23,000.
But the financial reward isn’t the only motivation to go deep in the draw. As with all Masters 1000 events, the tournament carries significant prestige and offers a large number of ATP ranking points, which could prove decisive in shaping the standings.
Rafael Nadal holds the record for most Rome Open titles (10)
The tournament winner will collect 1,000 points, while the runner-up earns 650. Semifinalists will receive 400 points, quarterfinalists 200, and points continue to decrease for earlier exits, all the way down to 10 points for a first-round loss.
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A major absence from the Rome Open
The Rome Masters 1000 is set to run from May 7 to May 18—just a week before Roland Garros begins. The tight schedule has prompted some players to skip the Italian event in order to rest and prepare fully for the French Open.
The first to officially withdraw from Rome was Novak Djokovic, who announced his decision in late April, shortly after suffering an early elimination in the first round of the Madrid Open against Matteo Arnaldi. Still, the Serbian star might not be the only notable absence.
Carlos Alcaraz missed Madrid due to an adductor injury and expressed a desire to compete in Italy. “My mindset is to do everything it takes to be a hundred percent for Rome,” he said. But he also made it clear that his ultimate focus lies elsewhere: “My hope is to play in Rome. If not, next tournament is Roland Garros for me… A Grand Slam is a Grand Slam.”
Past champions at the Rome Open
Rafael Nadal holds the record for most Rome Open titles, winning 10 out of 12 finals played. Behind him is Novak Djokovic with six championships. However, with Nadal now retired and Djokovic sitting out this year’s edition, the title race is wide open.
One of the leading favorites is World No. 2 Alexander Zverev, a two-time Rome Open champion (2017, 2024). The only other former champion in the draw is Daniil Medvedev. Finally, all eyes will be on Jannik Sinner—not only because he’s Italian and the current World No. 1, but also because this will be his first tournament back following a three-month doping suspension.
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