When main draw action finally began on center court, play was suspended during Corentin Moutet and Luca Nardi’s first-round match, 2-2. After multiple players including No. 7 seed Albert Ramos Viñolas and Moutet raised issues with the umpire, the day was eventually called off as the court was “too wet” due to sea air.
Now, organizers must scramble once again to set up a second viable playing surface at Tennis Club Napoli 1905—while facing the daunting prospect of completing first and second-round play on schedule. As of Wednesday, doubles matches will continue to be played in Pozzuoli.
The tournament is organized by Cosimo Napolitano, who also runs ATP events in Forli and Turin, and the Italian Tennis Federation. Along with Florence, the event is operating on a single-year license to replace cancelled tournaments in China.