If you follow tennis, you've probably heard of the Italian Open, a major clay-court tournament that just wrapped up. But what you might not know is how this historic event fits into the sport's biggest picture and why it's so crucial for top players.
The Italian Open is trending because it's a critical lead-up event to the French Open, the only Grand Slam played on clay.
Tennis fans are always keen on the Italian Open (also known as the Internazionali BNL d'Italia) because its results often predict who will perform well at Roland Garros.