Zverev and Reyes Shine as Mexican Tennis Opens Kick Off Amid Security Worries

Alexander Zverev launched his campaign at the 33rd Abierto Mexicano de Tenis in Acapulco with a commanding straight-sets victory over Corentin Moutet on February 24, marking his first match since reaching the Australian Open semi-final, according to Yahoo Sports. Zverev is set to face Miomir Kecmanovic in the Round of 16 at the ATP 500 event hosted at Arena GNP Seguros, which is being streamed live on ESPN and Disney+ as reported by El Financiero.

Mexican doubles player Miguel Ángel Reyes Varela also advanced, teaming with Nuno Borges to defeat Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Hugo Nys and move into the second round, La Jornada confirms. Reyes’s progress adds to local interest as the tournament features several Mexican athletes competing alongside top-20 ATP players.

The Abierto Mexicano de Tenis 2026 marks the start of the hard-court season leading to Indian Wells and Miami, with key singles clashes lined up including Zverev vs. Kecmanovic, Frances Tiafoe vs. Kovacevic, and Gael Monfils vs. Vacherot as per El Financiero. The first round, which began on February 23, has seen a strong field that also includes third seed Casper Ruud, who suffered an upset loss to Wu Yibing on the tournament’s opening days according to Yahoo Sports.

While the tournament unfolds, security concerns persist in Acapulco, Guerrero, with local authorities maintaining a heightened presence amid recent violence in the area as noted by La Jornada. Despite these worries, the event is progressing as scheduled, drawing global attention to Mexican tennis.

Attention will now turn to the upcoming Round of 16 on February 25 where Zverev and Reyes Varela’s performances will be pivotal. The results could shape momentum for players as the circuit heads into more high-profile tournaments later this season.