The men’s singles semifinals will be in action at the 2025 Italian Open on Friday, May 16 as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz take to court today. Here’s the day’s schedule for this day of the Italian Open.
The Friday schedule at the Foro Italico brings the semifinals into sharp focus on Centre Court. Up first, doubles specialists Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider take on the gritty Italian pairing of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, a contest of variety versus proven clay-court craft.
In the afternoon, Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti renew their battle of contrasting styles: Alcaraz’s power and creativity against Musetti’s one-handed artistry.
As dusk falls, Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens—one of the tournament’s most in-form doubles teams—face Storm Hunter and Ellen Perez in what promises to be a tactical net-play showcase.
The nightcap features world No. 1 Jannik Sinner against the relentless Tommy Paul; Sinner’s heavy-topspin backhand and court coverage will be tested by Paul’s flat aggression and willingness to finish at the net.
On the outer Pietrangeli court, the men’s doubles quarter-finals kick off with Guido Andreozzi and Thiago Arribagé clashing with Harri Heliovaara and Hunter Patten, followed by a heavyweight showdown as Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul take on third seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz.
With temperatures in the early-20s and Rome’s thin air amplifying every spin and slice, Friday’s blend of singles power duels and doubles finesse sets the stage for weekend drama—where consistency under pressure and tactical ingenuity will decide who advances to Sunday’s finals.
Here’s the the Italian Open 2025 order of play for Friday, May 16:
Campo Centrale
Starting at 1/30 pm
Mirra Andreeva / Diana Shnaider vs Sara Errani / Jasmine Paolini
Not Before 3.30 pm
Carlos Alcaraz (3) vs Lorenzo Musetti (8)
Not Before 7 pm
Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens vs Storm Hunter / Ellen Perez
Not Before 8.30 pm
Jannik Sinner (1) vs Tommy Paul (11)
Pietrangeli
Starting at 1.30 pm
Guido Andreozzi / Thiago Arribagé vs Harri Heliovaara / Hunter Patten
Sadio Doumbia / Fabien Reboul vs Kevin Krawietz / Tim Puetz (3)
