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Spring in tennis gets underway with the Italian Open, one of Europe’s leading ATP Masters 1000 events. Held at Rome’s Foro Italico venue, it is the nation’s premier tennis tournament, one that every major star is aiming to win.
Delve into the Rome Open to discover picks for this year’s edition, and how to bet on it here at Stake Sportsbook.
Betting on the 2026 ATP Italian Open online
The ATP Italian Open is one of nine events that make up the ATP Masters 1000, which is one of the secondary tennis tournaments on the ATP Tour. In terms of prestige, ATP 1000 events sit behind only the Grand Slams and the ATP Finals.
The Italian Open was first held in 1930, taking place in Milan under the name the Italian Tennis Championship. It has had numerous names over the years, including the Italian International Championships and the Rome Masters. 2026 will be the Italian Open’s 83rd edition.
Now known as the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, the Italian Open is a key event on the tennis calendar for its ranking points and prize money. In addition to being worth 1000 ranking points, the money on offer for the 2025 edition of the clay-court tournament had a prize purse of €8 million.
When is the 2026 ATP Italian Open
The 2026 ATP Italian Open will take place from May 5 through to May 18.
Key dates you need to know for ATP Masters 1000 Rome
The important dates to know for the Rome Open men’s singles are:
May 6 - First round action starts.
May 13 - Quarterfinals.
May 14 and 15 - Semifinals.
May 18 - Final.
Which are the major players participating in the Italian Open?
The Italian Open attracts the best players, with the top 78 of the ATP standings eligible to qualify directly. The holder of the Rome Masters, Carlos Alcaraz, will not be participating in 2026’s edition due to injury. However, the current top eight players to have qualified are:
Jannik Sinner
Alexander Zverev
Novak Djokovic
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Ben Shelton
Taylor Fritz
Alex de Minaur
Lorenzo Musetti
Who we think will win the 2026 Italian Open
The top seed for the Italian Open is Jannik Sinner, who is our pick to win his first title in the event in 2026. However, Novak Djokovic will likely have his eye on this competition, as he looks to add to his record Masters 1000 haul of 40 titles.
How to place a bet on tennis matches?
To place a bet on the Italian Open or any other tennis tournament at Stake.com, log in to your account and deposit funds. You can make deposits with cryptocurrency like BTC and ETH, in addition to local currencies like CAD and TRY. Then choose your bet type from the following options:
Set betting: Placing bets that refer to specific sets within a match, including options like first set winner, is known as set betting.
Correct score: You predict the exact score of a match by how many sets both players will win.
Handicaps: Handicap betting allows you to lengthen a favourite’s odds by choosing a deficit that they must overcome for your bet to win.
Totals: Also known as over/under betting, here, you predict the number of games or sets that will be played.
What are the best ATP Italian Open betting strategies?
Applying betting strategies to increase your winning chances when wagering on the ATP Rome Masters 1000 can be helpful because of unpredictability. Favourites can lose, and underdogs can go far, so keep these tennis betting strategies, tips, and tricks in mind:
Research players: Clay courts aren’t every player’s cup of tea, so research players’ history and consider choosing those who perform well on the surface.
Look outside the big stars: Consider finding value in early-round games with less-favoured players like Nicolas Jarry and Holger Rune, who will be looking to progress. This is a single-elimination tournament, so anything can happen early on.
Bankroll management: Use a strategy like the Kelly criterion to manage your bankroll and keep on top of your funds.
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You can watch Italian Open matches live at Stake, as well as other live tennis events like the French Open and Wimbledon. Look for the live streaming logo next to upcoming fixtures to see what’s available to stream.
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