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John McEnroe in action in
the Rome Tour of Champions.

Des Artistes' Carly and Brenna
are checking out the
tournament and Carlos
Moya personally....
9 May 2004
rome events > sports events > tennis in Rome
ROME TENNIS MASTERS SERIES, 5 - 18 May 2008
what
The Italian Open Tennis Tournament (Masters series), held every year in May at the Foro Italico tennis park, on the banks of the Tevere river, close to the Olympic Stadium. Surface: red clay. Singles final will be best of five sets. The 2007 Italian Open tournament was won by Spaniard Rafael Nadal beating Roger Federer in a gruelling match that lasted over 5 hours! The Women's final saw Jelena Jankovic beat Svetlana Kuznesova.
The 2008 tournament will be held from 5 to 18 May 2008. The first week will be the men's tournament and the second week the women's tournament. The men's final will be played on 11th May (semi-finals 10th May) and the women's final on 18th May (semi-finals 17th May).
when
The 2008 tournament will be held from 5 to 18 May 2008. The first week will be the men's tournament and the second week the women's tournament. The men's final will be played on 11th May (semi-finals 10th May) and the women's final on 18th May (semi-finals 17th May).
how
If you'd like a hassle-free tournament holiday in Rome, we can assist with ticket purchase. We have a number of tailor-made packages for the tournament dates.
where
The Italian International Tennis Championship will be held at the Foro Italico Tennis Stadium, Viale dei Gladiatori 31, Rome.
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The Foro Italico tennis courts can easily be reached by public transport from Hotel Des Artistes. Just take Metro Line A from Termini Station for 6 stops and get off at "Ottaviano - S. Pietro" station. From there, take bus 32 (TOR DI QUINTO) or 271 (A. DI S. GIUL.) for 7 stops. Get off at DE BOSIS / STADIO TENNIS. |
accommodation
Tennis fans that are coming to Rome to watch this event enjoy a special treatment here at Des Artistes. If you are staying 7 nights or more, you receive a FREE public transport pass, on top of our discount for cash payment! You can decide whether you just want accommodation or to sign up for one of our tailor-made packages with match tickets included.
Visit also our new hotel in Rome Yes Hotel to find the ideal accommodation to enjoy the Rome Tennis Master series 2008 or for your vacation in Rome !
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