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Italian Open 2026 tennis order of play and TV coverage – Full schedule Sunday 17 May

We've rounded up the full Italian Open 2026 TV details, schedule and order of play today.

Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning the semi-final against Russia's Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome

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Published: Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 11:50 am

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Progress in the Italian Open was thwarted by rain, but Jannik Sinner was able to return in force yesterday to complete his victory against Daniil Medvedev.

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Today, the world number one will play against Norwegian Casper Ruud.

The ATP/WTA 1000 event in Rome, which is the last stop for most players ahead of the French Open, is concluding this weekend, with Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina contesting the women's final this afternoon.

With the sport's second major, the French Open, nearly upon us, the Italian Open offers players the chance to test themselves against their rivals on the red dirt before heading to Paris.

Radio Times has the full order of play for the Italian Open 2026, with the full tournament schedule, updated with the latest matches each and every day.

Italian Open 2026 order of play – Sunday 17 May

All UK time. Singles matches only.

Centrale

Estimated 1pm

Estimated 4pm

Italian Open schedule

Tennis player Jasmine Paolini, in a black dress, kisses the Italian Open trophy as she lifts it up.

2025 winner Jasmine Paolini. (Photo by Elianton/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images) (Photo by Elianton/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)

ATP 1000

WTA 1000

How to watch Italian Open 2026 on TV and live stream in the UK

You can watch the Italian Open 2026 live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports Main Event.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

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Sky Sports customers can live stream the tournament via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices, including most smartphones and tablets, as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the action via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.

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