The Abierto Mexicano is an ATP 500 tournament held in Acapulco, Mexico. Now in its 12th year as a hard-court event, it continues to attract some of the world’s best players in preparation for the Sunshine Swing in the United States.
In 2025, four of the world’s Top 10 will compete in Acapulco, with Alexander Zverev instilled as the top seed. The German is trying to bridge the gap to the World #1 ranking in the absence of Jannik Sinner. The closest Zverev came to winning this tournament was in 2019 when he was runner-up to Nick Kyrgios.
There is always a strong American presence in the draw. The quartet of Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, and Frances Tiafoe will be among the top eight seeds.
Casper Ruud was the runner-up last season and the Norwegian is making his fourth career pitstop in Acapulco. Defending champion Jordan Thompson misses out. The Australian was scheduled to play in Dubai in the same week but has pulled out there, possibly due to the calf injury that he sustained in Brisbane.
The tournament has named three wild cards in the 32-man entry list.
Three Players Receive ATP Acapulco Wild Cards
The first wild card has gone to former British No. 1 Cameron Norrie. He is a former finalist in this tournament but hasn’t played in Acapulco since losing to Rafael Nadal in the final. Norrie has compiled a 5-5 record in 2025.
The second wild card was issued to World No. 74 Daniel Altmaier. The 26-year-old has scored one win in three main draws in Acapulco. But that was a big one because he defeated countryman Zverev in the first round last year.
The third wild card entrant has gone to home favorite Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez. The 19-year-old will make his third main draw appearance in Acapulco. Pacheco Mendez was the year-end junior No. 1 in 2023. He has never won a match on the ATP Tour.
One Player To Use Protected Ranking
Former World No. 17 Reilly Opelka will play in Acapulco using a protected ranking. The tall American is finally injury-free and could move closer to the Top 100 with a strong showing in Mexico.
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