Italian Open 2025 Qualifying Draw: Stars Rise Early in the Eternal City
The Qualifying Draws for the 2025 Italian Open
LINK: ATP Tour Men’s Qualifying Italian Open Draw | WTA Women’s Qualifying Italian Open Draw
Before the spotlight shifts to center court at the Foro Italico, a fierce and often overlooked battle is already underway: the qualifying draw. With the main draw looming large, the Internazionali BNL d’Italia qualifiers are proving once again that some of the best stories in Rome begin far from the glamour of the show courts.
Qualifying Weekend: Grit Over Glory
From May 3–5, players outside the top tier of the ATP and WTA rankings are grinding it out for a precious place in the main draw. These are the moments that define careers, revive ambitions, and occasionally spark the beginnings of fairy-tale runs.
This year’s qualifying draws are deeper and more dangerous than ever, featuring former top-30 players, rising juniors, clay-court specialists, and veterans still chasing Grand Slam dreams. With only a handful of spots up for grabs, every match is a battle—and every point, a test of nerves.
Men’s Qualifiers: Former Stars, Future Threats
The men’s side features a fascinating blend of experience and youth. One name turning heads early: Cameron Norrie. The former Indian Wells winner and Wimbledon semifinalist will be looking into enter the prestigious main draw this week.
Other players in the qualifying draw will include Ethan Quinn, Dusan Lajovic and Fabian Marozsan.
No. 8 seed and two-time former US Open semifinalist Pablo Carreno Busta will also be in the draw.
The battle for qualification is brutal. But for many of these players, Rome is not just a tournament—it’s a launchpad. Just last year, qualifier Marozsan stunned the world by defeating Carlos Alcaraz en route to the third round.
Women’s Qualifiers: Youth in Revolt
On the women’s side, the quality is just as staggering. Greek star Maria Sakkari, Katie Volynets, Ajla Tomljanovic, Elena-Gabriela Ruse will lead the field.
The Stakes: More Than Just a Spot
For those emerging from qualies, the prize isn’t just entry—it’s momentum, belief, and a place among the sport’s elite on one of its grandest stages. With crowds growing every day and the clay heating up under the Roman sun, qualifiers step into the main draw with nothing to lose—and that makes them dangerous.
Rome has a history of surprises, and many of them start right here in the qualifiers. From unexpected breakthroughs to the rebirth of old favorites, the stories written in these early days often set the tone for what’s to come.
As the Main Draw Awaits…
When the main draw begins on May 5, fans will already have seen some of the most intense, emotional tennis of the tournament. The qualifying rounds might not make the headlines—but for true tennis aficionados, they’re unmissable.
In Rome, every player has a story. And for the ones starting in qualifying, the best chapters may still be unwritten.
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