Overview

• Tyra Grant, born in Rome to an American father and Italian mother, has formally switched her tennis representation from the United States to Italy.
• The WTA approved Grant's nationality change effective immediately, and she will debut under the Italian flag at the WTA 1000 Internazionali d’Italia.
• Grant has received a main-draw wild card for the singles tournament in Rome, marking her first professional appearance representing Italy.
• She trained under Riccardo Piatti at his academy in Bordighera, alongside Jannik Sinner, before briefly relocating to the United States for further development.
• Grant’s decision reflects a growing trend among dual-nationality athletes seeking better opportunities in nations with less domestic competition for resources and sponsorships.