Major Upsets Rock Acapulco Tournament

The Acapulco tournament has seen a stunning series of upsets, with none of the top four seeds reaching the quarterfinals. The eliminations of Alexander Zverev (1), Alex de Minaur (2), Casper Ruud (3), and now Alejandro Davidovich Fokina have dramatically reshaped the tournament landscape.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, ranked 14th, suffered a second-round defeat at the hands of Italy’s Mattia Bellucci, currently ranked 110th. Bellucci won with a score of 6-3, 6-3.

Davidovich Fokina’s Tournament Ends Early

Davidovich Fokina was unable to defend his finalist position from the previous edition and will leave with 280 ranking points. Davidovich has not been able to defend the final of the last edition and has 280 points left in his locker.

With the early exits of the Spanish contenders, the nation’s hopes for a title in the South American Golden Swing now rest on Carlos Alcaraz at the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells.

Bellucci Dominates with Serve

Bellucci’s strong left-handed serve proved decisive in the match. The transalpine was intractable in service, whereas Davidovich Fokina conceded two breaks, one in each set. Mattia Bellucci is projected to return to the ‘top100’ next Monday.

Tournament Context

The Mexican Open, also known as Abierto Mexicano Telcel, is an ATP 500 event held in Acapulco from February 23-28. The tournament features a total prize pot of $2,469,450, with the winner receiving $461,835.

This year marks the 33rd edition of the tournament, which has been played on hard courts since 2014, previously being held on red clay.

Seeds at the 2026 Abierto Mexicano Telcel

• Alexander Zverev (1)
• Alex de Minaur (2)
• Casper Ruud (3)
• Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (4)
• Flavio Cobolli (5)
• Valentin Vacherot (6)
• Cameron Norrie (7)
• Frances Tiafoe (8)

Past Champions

Notable past champions include Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, Dominic Thiem, Nick Kyrgios, and Grigor Dimitrov. Tomas Machac won the title last year, defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final.

FAQ

What type of court is the Mexican Open played on?

The Mexican Open is played on hard courts.

Who won the Mexican Open last year?

Tomas Machac won the title last year.

What is the total prize money for the tournament?

The total prize pot is $2,469,450.