Events in Rome and surroundings: detail
From May 03 2008 to May 18 2008
BNL Master Series Rome 2008
The tennis tournament of the year returns to Rome from May 03-18, 2008. This event is a must-see for tennis lovers, who won't want to miss the chance to see John McEnroe in person. Number one in international rankings, tennis legend John McEnroe will return to the ATP competitions in doubles and singles on the Senior Tour.
After last year's spectacular men's final, which saw the triumph of Spaniard Rafael Nadal and Jankivic for the woman's finale, the acclaimed Italian tennis tournament returns to Rome. From May 03 to May 18, 2008, the historic venue of the Foro Italico in Rome will host this year's men's tournament. Last year, the women's tournament held in the same venue drew over 125,000 spectators.
Men's tournament: May 03 to May 11
Women's tournament: May 12 to May 18
Where:
Foro Italico
Viale dei Gladiatori, 31 ROMA
Getting there:
to reach the Foro Italico using public transportation, follow the instructions below from the end of the line at Piazza Mancini.
By the Metropolitana, take Line A to Flaminio. From here take the #2 Tram to the end of the line at Piazza Mancini. From here, cross the Duca D'Aosta bridge, which leads to the front of the facility.
Foro Italico Central Ticketing
Toll Free: 800 622 662
Fax: 06 36854217
E-mail: ticketoffice@federtennis.it
Hours: 10.0010 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
From May 6 through May 21, Central Ticketing will be moving to Via delle Olimpiadi. It will remain open every day from morning until the end of the first set of the last match of every evening game session.
Nozio © 2008
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