Acapulco, February 25, 2024 – The focus is Acapulco, that is how the players understand it, who are looking to give the best of themselves this week in the face of days of competition and celebration for the reactivation of the destination, which just four months ago suffered the devastation of Hurricane Otis.
World No. 6 and top seed of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presented by HSBC, Alexander Zverev, is aware that the mission is to play but also to send a clear message of support “It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, obviously it was a tragedy what happened but as tennis players we love to come back here and play with all the fans. To be honest now the focus is on rebuilding the city and doing everything we can to help.”
The fifth seed and one of the protagonists, Stefanos Tsitsipas, surprised everyone by announcing that for every ace he gets in the tournament he will donate 1,000 dollars to the reconstruction, he also sent a message of encouragement to everyone “Very good to be back, happy that the tournament is still going strong, it is something we did not expect after the tragedy of a few months ago. It gives me happiness that so many people came together and made this possible to return everything to this beautiful city of Acapulco. I am here with my tennis to give the best I can to the communities”.
Also present in front of the sea was the 2023 champion, Alex de Miñaur, who this year debuted in the Top 10 of the Pepperstone ATP Ranking “Very happy and grateful to be back in Acapulco where I have had very good feelings and looking forward to face this year and see how things go. I’m looking forward to compete. We have to wait, every day I’m in Mexico I get used to the conditions. Let’s also hope that the light returns to Acapulco after everything that has happened,” said the Australian, who won his first match in his quest to defend his title.
For his part, Holger Rune, second favorite by ranking, is back, where he will seek to surpass last year’s semifinals “It feels amazing to be back, we didn’t know it was going to happen because of the hurricane but everyone worked so hard to make it happen that we have to put on the best show for all the people. The weather is great, very hot and humid but I feel like I’m used to it”.
Young American sensation, Ben Shelton, is not far behind on the pleasant sensations of returning despite the challenges “It’s great to be back, such a beautiful place. It’s different this time, there’s devastation from the hurricane but it’s been amazing to see how so many people are working to improve Acapulco and get it back to what it used to be. I’m glad that by playing we can bring something positive to the city and the country, I’m glad to be here…” he also revealed that he has felt a great evolution during his last 12 months “A year ago when I came to Acapulco I was just starting to travel on the tour and in this year I have gained a lot of confidence in all the tournaments I have played”.
Finally Taylor Fritz, fourth seed of the ATP 500, is confident of continuing to reap positive numbers in the tournament. “I’m very happy to be back, it’s one of my favorite tournaments, I’ve always had good results here. I think I’ve improved a lot as a player over the years, my forehand is much better. My goal here is to take it one game at a time and see how far I can go.”
info@abiertomexicanodetenis.com
P. de los Tamarindos 400 A,
B. de las Lomas, C.P. 05120,
Cuajimalpa, CDMX.
+52 (55) 2167 3055
The accreditation for national and international media must be done through the website from January 9th, 2023 until February 10th, 2023. It´s important to mention that under no circumstances will media applications be received after the closing date.
All applications for national and international media accreditation must comply with the following requirements established by Mextenis:
Once you have pre-registered online, you will receive a confirmation email with the information (address, date & time) and details to pick up your accreditation. You will need to present an official ID.
Pre-registration does not guarantee that your application will be accepted.
1. Websites
Websites that are associated with any other print, television or radio media that have previously applied for creditation may be credited proven they meet the necessary requirements.
A maximum of one (1) web journalist without a photographer may be credited. A website (imagenshop.com) will be available for downloading graphic and audiovisual content during and after the event. This material can be downloaded free of charge and will be available to all.
The applicant must submit audited traffic data of the last two years (expressed as unique IP addresses per year).
2. Radio
Only one (1) reporter will be credited.
3. Television
A maximum of one (1) reporter, one (1) cameraman and one (1) editor may be credited.
Television networks wishing to be credited must comply with the following regulations:
4. Printed Media
(1) reporter and (1) photographer shall be credited.
5. Agencies
(1) reporter and (1) photographer will be credited.
NOTIFICATION LETTER
Once the registration is correctly completed, you will receive an email notification confirming that the data was received correctly and that the application is in the process of approval.
Each application is handled on a personal basis, so there is no estimated response time for each application.
If your application is approved, you will receive an e-mail with an ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION CODE (this code is personal and non-transferable, since it has particular accesses and must match the name of the application or applicant).
This code must be entered in a link that you will receive with your confirmation email to complete the registration process and receive your accreditation letter, which will indicate the date, place and time you will have to pick up your accreditation.
Creditations will not be issued after the date indicated.
The Press Room will be operating from Saturday, February 25th from 11:00 a.m. until March 4th, 90 minutes after the end of the event.
Photographers’ and cameramen’s badges will be handed out in the press room.
There will be a website (www.abiertomexicanodetenis.com) for which both credited and non-credited media will have access to download content, graphic and audiovisual material before, during and after the event. The material available will be free of charge for all media.
ATTENTION
Organizing Committee
MEDIA OFFICER
América Jiménez
La acreditación de medios nacionales e internacionales deberá realizarse a través de la página de internet a partir del 9 de Enero de 2023 hasta el 10 de Febrero de 2023. Es importante mencionar que bajo ninguna circunstancia se recibirán aplicaciones de medios después de la fecha de cierre.
Todas las solicitudes de acreditación para medios nacionales e internacionales deben cumplir con los siguientes requisitos establecidos por Mextenis:
Una vez realizado el pre-registro en línea, recibirás un correo electrónico de confirmación con la información (dirección, horarios y días) y datos para recoger tu acreditación. Deberás presentar una identificación oficial.
El realizar el pre-registro no garantiza que la solicitud sea aceptada.
1. Websites
Los sitios web que estén asociados con algún otro medio impreso, televisivo o radiofónico que haya solicitado acreditación previamente, podrán ser acreditados siempre y cuando cumplan con los requisitos necesarios.
Se podrá acreditar como máximo un (1) periodista web sin fotógrafo. Se contará con un sitio web (imagenshop.com) donde podrán tener acceso para descargar contenido gráfico y audiovisual, durante y posterior al evento. Este material se podrá descargar sin costo y estará disponible para todos.
El solicitante debe presentar las cifras de tráfico auditadas de los últimos dos años (expresadas como direcciones IP únicas por año).tante debe presentar las cifras de tráfico auditadas de los últimos dos años (expresadas como direcciones IP únicas por año).
2. Radio
Se acreditará únicamente a (1) reportero.
3. Televisión
Se podra acreditar como maximo un (1) reportero, un (1) camarografo y un (1) editor
Las televisoras que deseen acreditarse deben contemplar el siguiente reglamento:
4. Medios impresos
Se acreditará (1) reportero y (1) fotógrafo.
5. Agencias
Se acreditará (1) reportero y (1) fotógrafo.
CARTA DE NOTIFICACIÓN
Una vez completado el registro de forma correcta, recibirás un correo de notificación la cual confirma que se recibieron correctamente los datos y que la solicitud está en proceso de aprobación.
Cada solicitud se atiende de forma personal, por lo que no se tiene un tiempo estimado para la respuesta a cada una de ellas.
Si tu solicitud es aprobada, recibirás un correo electrónico con un CODIGO DE PRE-REGISTRO EN LINEA (este código es personal e intransferible, ya que tiene accesos particulares y debe coincidir con el nombre de la solicitud).
Este código deberá ser ingresado en un link que a su vez recibirás en tu correo de confirmación para finalizar el proceso de registro y así recibir tu carta de acreditación, la cual indicará la fecha, lugar y horario en la que tendrás que recoger tu acreditación.
No se entregarán acreditaciones fuera de la fecha que se indica.