Italian tennis and ambition Human Jannik Sinner

Sinner once reached the first ITF final at Santa Cristina Val Gardena in 2018. A year later, at the age of 17, he won the first Challenger title in Bergamo, despite participating with a special capacity when ranked 546 in the world. That same year, another Italian player, Lorenzo Musetti also achieved the first remarkable achievement at the Challenger in Milan, when reaching the semi -finals. If the country shaped the boots becomes a successful model in the future, one of the main reasons is the increase in the stages of low -class tournaments in the professional system, which is the training tournament for the leading players of the future.

In recent years, Italy seems to become a "outdoor gym" large, supporting important transformation from younger level from professional level. The tournaments appear everywhere, from North to South. Fitp, under the guidance of President Angelo Binaghi, was active on two fronts. On the other hand, FITP facilitates the development of young talents by supporting the organization of international events in Italy - tournaments that are clearer than the youth tournament.

The data clearly shows this. In 2000, Italy organized 8 Challenger - subordinates ATP Tour, 16 ITF prizes - formerly Futures in men's content, and 32 W10/W25 prizes - under WTA Tour in women's content. In total, up to 88 stages of low -level tournaments, up 57% in 25 years, taking place on Italian territory. In particular, the number of Challenger awards has doubled, with prominent events such as the 175 Prize in Torino and the 125 prizes in Napoli, Perugia, Sassuolo, Genova, Olbia and San Marino - where Fitp is working. By 2026, a Challenger super prize could be held in Cagliari if the facilities were completed on time.

The phenomenon "Italtennis " (Italian tennis) also resonates abroad. The former Australian tennis player John Millman once commented: "Fitp and the entire ITaitaly tennis system deserves the success they have. This is a country passionate about sports, strong investment in Futures, Challenger and ATP, WTA events, creating many opportunities to view and play tennis". effective. They invest more than $ 12 million per year to support the tennis clubs to organize these events. In addition to finance, from Rome, Fitp provides professional knowledge, facilities, and resources, in a synchronous management model, but the tennis clubs are still real pioneers in promoting this sport in Italy. In return, Fitp ensures some special capacity for promising young talents. "Moreover, playing at home helps reduce travel costs, which can be very expensive. The significant increase in the number of tournaments in Italy is definitely one of the key factors for the development of the tennis movement," Mr. Palmieri said. Schiavone, Penetta, Vinci, Errani used to be the main character in a glorious period, paving the way for the explosion of men's tennis. But recently, the Italian female players - except for the success of Jasmine Paolini - are having difficulty rising to the peak. Therefore, Fitp is applying the model that has been successfully applied to men's tennis.

Mr. Palmieri added: "We have started to increase the number of WTA 125 prizes, equivalent to Challenger in men. The professional women's tennis Association (WTA) proposed this project to support young players. The goal of WTA is to win 90 prizes 125 in the next 2-3 years. Right in the first year, Italy is the most organized country, with 8 prizes. 10 ".

The WTA 125 prizes are the level right below the main tour. In the 2025 season schedule, these tournaments take place at Bari, Parma, Roma, Grado, Tolentino, Cosenza, Rovereto and Palermo - previously held the 250th award. Expand in May this year.