World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is officially set to return to action at the 2025 Italian Open, as the full ATP entry list for the tournament has been released.
Sinner, who has been sidelined since winning his third Grand Slam at the 2025 Australian Open, has served a three-month suspension following a positive doping test. His ban, which began on February 9, is due to conclude on May 4—just in time for him to feature in his home tournament in Rome.
The 82nd edition of the prestigious clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event will run from May 7–18 at the iconic Foro Italico.
Star-Studded Field for Rome
The 96-player main draw features some of the biggest names in tennis, including:
- Jannik Sinner (World No. 1)
- Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3)
- Novak Djokovic (No. 5)
- Alexander Zverev (No. 2) – the defending champion
Zverev, who claimed the 2024 title after defeating Nicolas Jarry in the final, will be joined by several other top-10 players including Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper, and Daniil Medvedev.
Former Champions in the Mix
Three former champions have confirmed their participation:
- Novak Djokovic (six-time winner)
- Alexander Zverev (2017, 2024)
- Daniil Medvedev (2023)
Wildcards & Withdrawals
The wildcards for this year’s tournament have not yet been announced. In 2024, all five were granted to Italian players, a tradition that may continue.
As of now, there have been no player withdrawals from the event.
Protected Rankings
American Reilly Opelka will use his protected ranking of No. 33 to enter the draw, after an extended absence due to injury. Opelka is currently ranked No. 105 in the ATP rankings.
Entry List & Projected Seeds (As of April 7, 2025)
- Jannik Sinner (1)
- Alexander Zverev (2)
- Carlos Alcaraz (3)
- Taylor Fritz (4)
- Novak Djokovic (5)
- Jack Draper (6)
- Casper Ruud (7)
- Stefanos Tsitsipas (8)
- Andrey Rublev (9)
- Alex de Minaur (10)
… (Full list continues through Rank 78)
Protected Ranking Entry: Reilly Opelka (PR 33)
📌 The tournament’s 96-player field includes 79 direct entries, 12 qualifiers, and five wildcards.
