The Internazionali BNL d'Italia is the final WTA 1000 before the French Open, which begins on May 22. Here's what you need to know about Rome: When does the tournament start? With Roland Garros just two weeks away, who will add their name to the list of favorites for Paris? World No.1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek returns to action and takes her 23-match win streak into Rome, leading another packed field that includes 19 of the tour's Top 20.
The Hologic WTA Tour heads to the Eternal City next week for the fifth WTA 1000 event of the season at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
