• Tennis by the sea was literally the scene as Alex de Miñaur and Gael Monfils played on the beach at the Pierre Mundo Imperial hotel in Acapulco Diamante.
• The mini tennis activity is being repeated this year from another venue prior to the start of the 33rd edition of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presented by HSBC

Acapulco, February 20, 2026.- With a packed schedule of activities making tennis at the Mexican Open Telcel presented by HSBC the main attraction of a vibrant week, a taste of the talent gracing this year’s tournament was offered on Friday by the sea.

The images speak for themselves. Amid jokes and laughter, mini tennis featured two of the most charismatic players on the ATP Tour: Australian Alex de Miñaur, two-time champion in Acapulco, and French veteran Gaël Monfils.

“A great match with two of the most interesting players in this tournament. We are happy that it has started, and we are waiting for everyone with open arms,” said Álvaro Falla, CEO of Mextenis and director of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presented by HSBC.

This friendly match between the world No. 6 and a player who decided to attend the AMT in his farewell year kicked off the action of the 33rd edition of the tournament, which will see its qualifying matches take place at the GNP Seguros Arena this first weekend, giving way to the main draw on Monday, February 23.