• Before the start of the main draw, the players of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presented by HSBC share their thoughts on the week of competition and on Acapulco.

Acapulco, February 22, 2026. – For most players, Acapulco has become a mandatory stop on their calendar, while some are visiting for the first time. This was the highlight of Media Day at the GNP Seguros Arena of the Mexican Open presented by HSBC, where the most prominent players of the 33rd edition devoted their attention to the media to share their expectations for the ATP 500 tournament.

Alexander Zverev (2021 champion)

“I love everything about Acapulco, the place, the villa where we stay, the whole family comes because we enjoy ourselves a lot outside of tennis. I have good memories, I want to win for the second time, of course, and I hope to keep up my tennis as it started in Australia. I’m focused on myself and the results will come.”

Alex de Miñaur (2023 and 2024 champion)

“I’m happy to be back, a place where I’ve been treated very well in previous years, and I’m looking forward to competing. I expect a lot of energy, very long nights, and I hope to offer good tennis and a good show for the people of Mexico. It’s a place where I’ve played well in the past, and that gives me confidence.”

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (finalist in 2025)

“I feel calm and happy to see the faces from last year again. I feel supported, and I’m sure it will be the same when I step onto the court. I felt very loved last year, which is one of the reasons I’ve come back. I didn’t know I was going to feel this way throughout the week, except in the match against local player Pacheco, of course, but everyone was very respectful nonetheless.”

Grigor Dimitrov (champion in 2014)

“I feel wonderful. I’ve seen many familiar faces from the last 10 years. It’s always a humbling feeling. I’ve felt embraced by the people, and just like in the matches, I want to give them the same energy. It’s a very interesting tournament for many players. The conditions aren’t for everyone; it can be difficult. That’s why few make it to the final stages. I’ll try to put in a good performance.”

Gaël Monfils

“I feel great. It’s different now with this stadium, but I can’t wait to meet the fans and I’m ready to play a good match. I’m not in my prime, but of course I want to win. It’s been a long journey over 22 years, but for me it’s about putting on a good show. I’ve been very lucky and blessed.”

Cameron Norrie (finalist in 2022)

“For me, it’s a special tournament. I’ve been coming for several years and I always feel good. People welcome you, it’s good to come back. It’s a unique tournament, every night is a party, people enjoy it, and since the matches are at night, during the day as a player you can relax. The tournament does a great job of making us feel special. Acapulco is on its way back, you can feel it.”