ATP Roma 2026 Semifinals: Match Schedule and Key Storylines. On Friday, May 15, the men’s semifinals of ATP Roma 2026 will take place in Rome. The first match begins after 15:30, with the second set for the evening session. The spotlight is on the clash between Ruud and Darderi, as well as the anticipation of Sinner’s next opponent.
On Friday, May 15, the men's draw of the ATP Roma 2026 tournament enters the home stretch: the semifinal pairs have been determined, and the match schedule has already been published by the organizers. The first semifinal will start no earlier than 15:30 local time, with Casper Ruud facing Luciano Darderi, who previously eliminated Rafa Jódar. The second match will take place in the evening session, beginning no earlier than 19:00: Jannik Sinner awaits the winner of the Martín Landaluce – Daniil Medvedev match.
Tournament organizers have confirmed that both matches will be played on the center court of the Foro Italico. Special attention is on Sinner's performance, who remains one of the tournament's main favorites and is waiting to see who will become his opponent in the battle for a place in the final. Meanwhile, Ruud and Darderi are preparing for a tough contest: Darderi has already surprised many by knocking out Jódar, whose run at major tournaments this season has been widely discussed following his quarterfinal appearance at the Conde de Godó, as detailed in the article about the Spaniard's match against Norrie in Barcelona.
According to Tennis Schedules, the semifinal schedule is not expected to change: the day and evening sessions will allow fans to follow both matches live. This year, the Rome tournament once again confirms its status as one of the key events of the European tennis season, and the lineup of semifinalists highlights the high level of competition.
For reference: ATP Rome (officially Internazionali BNL d’Italia) is one of the most prestigious clay court tournaments on the ATP calendar, traditionally held in May at the Foro Italico courts. In 2026, the event brought together top players, with interest in the semifinals fueled not only by the names of the participants but also by possible changes in the world rankings. The semifinal winners will face off in the final, which will determine the tournament’s new champion.
