ATP Rome - Day 5 (Round 1 & 2)

Day 5: Measured Against Nine Rome Titles

On 9 May 2027, rounds one and two continue — and with every passing week in Rome, one name inevitably comes up: Rafael Nadal, the tournament's most successful men's singles player with nine titles.

A record without comparison

Nine titles at the Foro Italico make Rome the second-most successful Masters 1000 event of Nadal's career, behind only Monte Carlo (11 titles) and well ahead of Madrid (5). Every new generation of clay-courters has since been measured against that mark.

Clay as the ultimate test

Rome has long been considered one of the tour's most demanding clay surfaces — slow, high-bouncing and physically punishing. Succeeding here takes patience and craft as much as raw power.

Rome tip: Auditorium Parco della Musica

Close to the Foro Italico, the Auditorium Parco della Musica is worth a visit — one of Rome's most modern cultural venues, with rotating concerts and exhibitions.

• Rounds 1 and 2 continue in parallel
• Record mark: 9 men's singles titles for Rafael Nadal in Rome
• Rome ranks among the tour's most demanding clay surfaces

Find all tournament information, hospitality packages and the remaining tournament days on our ATP Rome page.