FLORENCE/STARNBERG, October 25, 2026
Filippo Romano has earned his maiden title on the ATP Challenger Tour by winning the inaugural Banca Mediolanum Florence Open. The 21-year-old Sarzana native emerged victorious from Sunday’s all-Italian singles final, overcoming Michele Ribecai 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
Romano struck six aces and won 68 per cent of his first-service points to prevail after one hour and 49 minutes.
Filippo Romano, you are a champion 🏆 👏
The 21-year-old prevails against his compatriot Ribecai 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 to earn his maiden Challenger title in Florence
#OnTheRise | @federtennis https://t.co/6ne0UUrWvU
— ATP Challenger (@ATPChallenger) October 25, 2026
The world No. 301 advanced to the championship match of the clay-court tournament with wins over Filip Cristian Jianu of Romania, Bulgarian qualifier Yanaki Milev, Czech qualifier Matthew Donald and Austrian Sandro Kopp.
After winning his first World Tennis Tour title in Bagnoles de l’Orne in France last year, Romano captured his first Challenger title and pocketed € 8,550 in prize money as well as 50 ATP Ranking points.
The first edition of the Banca Mediolanum Florence Open offered a total prize pool of €56,700 and was hosted by the Match Ball Firenze Country Club. Florence, located in the heart of Tuscany, is one of Italy’s most beautiful and historically significant cities. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, it is famous for its magnificent architecture, world-class art and rich cultural heritage.
The city’s most iconic landmarks include the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Ponte Vecchio bridge and the Palazzo Vecchio. Visitors can admire masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli in the Uffizi Gallery. Beyond its artistic treasures, Florence is also renowned for its delicious Tuscan cuisine, charming streets and lively atmosphere. With its unique combination of history, culture and Italian lifestyle, Florence attracts millions of visitors every year.
