Table: From 1969 onward, List of Most Internazionali BNL d’Italia Titles, WTA 1000 Women, Rome, Italy, Tennis, Ranked.
| ACTIVE | PLAYER | TITLES |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Evert Lloyd | 5 | |
| Gabriela Sabatini | 4 | |
| Conchita Martínez | 4 | |
| Serena Williams | 4 | |
| A | Elina Svitolina (Current) | 3 |
| Maria Sharapova | 3 | |
| A | Iga Świątek | 3 |
| Monica Seles | 2 | |
| Amélie Mauresmo | 2 | |
| Martina Hingis | 2 | |
| Jelena Janković | 2 | |
| Julie Heldman | 1 | |
| Billie Jean King | 1 | |
| Virginia Wade | 1 | |
| Linda Tuero | 1 | |
| Evonne Goolagong | 1 | |
| Mima Jaušovec | 1 | |
| Janet Newberry | 1 | |
| Regina Maršíková | 1 | |
| Tracy Austin | 1 | |
| Andrea Temesvári | 1 | |
| Manuela Maleeva | 1 | |
| Raffaella Reggi | 1 | |
| Steffi Graf | 1 | |
| Mary Pierce | 1 | |
| Venus Williams | 1 | |
| Jelena Dokić | 1 | |
| Kim Clijsters | 1 | |
| Dinara Safina | 1 | |
| María José Martínez Sánchez | 1 | |
| A | Karolína Plíšková | 1 |
| A | Jasmine Paolini | 1 |
| Simona Halep | 1 | |
| A | Elena Rybakina | 1 |
2026 Final Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6–4, 6–7(3), 6–2. It was Svitolina’s third Rome title, fifth WTA 1000.
Altitude Rome sits at approximately 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level — essentially at sea level. This low elevation means the air is dense and the ball travels at a normal, predictable pace. Unlike Madrid, where the altitude dramatically speeds up the game, Rome rewards pure clay-court technique over power. Conditions here are as close to neutral as possible, making it one of the purest tests of clay-court ability on the calendar.
Humidity May in Rome brings warm Mediterranean spring weather, with average temperatures between 13°C and 23°C (55°F–73°F). Humidity during tournament week typically ranges from 60–70%, which keeps the clay courts moderately heavy and slow. The combination of sea-level altitude and moderate humidity creates one of the slowest playing surfaces of the entire clay season — ideal for baseline grinders and topspin specialists.
Outdoor Tournament The Internazionali BNL d’Italia is played on outdoor clay courts at the historic Foro Italico, with the biggest matches taking place at the Stadio Centrale. There is no roof on the main stadium, so rain delays are possible in May. The tournament runs for nearly two full weeks — one of the longest Masters events on the calendar — which gives the schedule room to absorb weather disruptions without compressing too many matches.
Surface Rome is played on outdoor red clay and is widely considered one of the slowest and most physically demanding surfaces in tennis. The low altitude, higher humidity, and traditional clay preparation at the Foro Italico all contribute to a heavy, high-bouncing surface where rallies tend to be long and physical endurance is critical.