Overview

• Tyra Grant, a dual citizen born in Rome to an American father and Italian mother, has officially switched her professional tennis representation to Italy.
• The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and United States Tennis Association (USTA) have confirmed the change, with the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP) preparing a formal announcement.
• Grant’s Italian nationality is now reflected in tournament materials, including the doubles pre-qualification draw at the Internazionali d’Italia, where she has also received a singles main-draw wild card.
• Raised in Italian tennis academies alongside players like Jannik Sinner, Grant’s decision aligns with her personal heritage and strategic career considerations, given Italy’s less crowded competitive field in women’s tennis.
• The official announcement by the FITP is expected before the Internazionali d’Italia begins on May 7, solidifying Grant’s role as a rising star for Italian tennis.