ATP Finals tennis staying on in Italy

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The ATP Finals tennis championship will be staged in Italy for a further five years, through 2030, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and FITP have announced.

The ATP said the extension follows a five-year term from 2021-2025 in Turin, where the ATP’s season finale has excelled.

London (UK)-based the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is the governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuits – the ATP Tour, the ATP Challenger Tour and the ATP Champions Tour. It was formed in September 1972.

The Nitto ATP Finals is the year-end climax to the ATP Tour season. The event, which features only the world’s best eight qualified men’s singles players and doubles teams, has been contested in major cities around the world, with a rich history dating back to the birth of The Masters in Tokyo (1970).

From 2021-2025, the tournament is being held at Turin’s Inalpi Arena, Italy’s largest indoor sporting arena.

Palasport Olimpico, officially operating with the sponsored name Inalpi Arena except during events prohibiting sponsorship names when it is usually known as simply PalaOlimpico, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within Torino Olympic Park in the Santa Rita district of Turin, Italy.

Opened in December 2005, the arena has a seating capacity of 12,350 when it is configured for ice hockey, and it is the largest indoor sporting arena in Italy. Since 2021 it has been the host venue of the tennis ATP Finals.

The Nitto ATP Finals has experienced standout success in Italy, reinforcing its legacy as a major global sporting event and the crown jewel of the Tour.

This year in Turin, the event attracted a record-breaking on-site audience of more than 183,000, with all 15 sessions sold out across the eight days.

Prize money in 2024 reached $15.25 million – an all-time tournament record. With five additional years of collaboration, ATP and FITP will continue to drive progress, capitalising on Italy’s position as one of the world’s strongest and most established tennis markets.

ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said: “Over the past four years, Italy has shown itself as an incredible host of our most prestigious event, with the vision to create a truly special experience for both players and fans.

“Thank you to FITP and all event partners for their support over the past four years. We look forward to continuing to raise the bar together.”

FITP President Angelo Binaghi added: “Tennis has a special place in the history and culture of this country. The Nitto ATP Finals are treasured by Italian fans, and this connection is now stronger than ever with Jannik Sinner as the World No.1.

“We look ahead with excitement, confident in the knowledge that this event will continue to grow even stronger in the years ahead.”

The location options beyond 2025 are under evaluation, with further updates to be provided in due course.

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