Local and international fans enjoy on-site atmosphere at the Pala Alpitour

There was a pleasant surprise in store for fans exploring the 2022 Nitto ATP Finals Fan Village at the Pala Alpitour in Turin on Saturday — the opportunity to have their photo taken with the prestigious Nitto ATP Finals trophy.

“It’s fantastic,” Daniele Pennsis, who was visiting the tournament site with his wife and daughter, told ATPTour.com. “It’s something new. I didn’t expect to find the trophy here, so it’s very interesting.”

Turin resident Pennsis was positive about the impact that the season-ending event can have on the city his family calls home.

“It’s a good chance for the city, for this year and the next years,” Pennsis said. “For the tourism and [everything it brings].”

During the first Turinese edition of the Nitto ATP Finals, in 2021, the Fan Village was located at the Piazza San Carlo, at the city’s centre. This year, it is just metres from the entrance to the Pala Alpitour. There are several sponsor activations and fans can also visit stations to learn about the local area or even buy a book about tennis. A food court is also available.

The Nitto booth has plenty of activities for fans, with several focusing on the organisation’s sustainability initiatives — one even features power-generating bikes where visitors can try to generate electricity while pedaling the bikes.

The Nitto ATP Finals singles trophy will be on display throughout the week at the Nitto Booth. Fans are invited to stop by and take their shot.

Local resident Andrea Nocita and his Rome-based friend Lorenzo De Luca took advantage of the opportunity. The pair had their predictions ready for the week ahead. Nocita believed Novak Djokovic will clinch a record-tying sixth Nitto ATP Finals crown this week in Italy, while De Luca backed Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime to triumph on tournament debut.

Another Turin resident eager to have his photo taken with the trophy was Marco Arnaudo. He was also delighted at the extra attention the Nitto ATP Finals is bringing to Turin, where he also attended the tournament in 2021.

“I feel the same vibes as last year,” said Arnaudo. “Turin is my hometown. The [Nitto] ATP Finals are a great opportunity for Turin to promote the city. A lot of tourists come, not only from Europe, but worldwide, for this event. It’s like the [Nitto ATP Finals] has become the most important event hosted by Turin.”