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Del Potro reacts in time

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Juan Martín will play for the first time in the semifinals of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC

Acapulco, Guerrero, March 1st .- Juan Martin del Potro endorsed his position as one of the favorites to stay with the championshiop of Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC in its XXV anniversary, after defeating Dominic Thiem,(champion of 2016’s edition) with a score of 6-2 and 7-6 (7).

“I’m happy to reach my first semifinal in Acapulco, I had ups and downs in the second set and he took advantage of it very well, it was a great match, especially the second set was complicated, but in the last points I could win”, celebrated the Argentine

Next he will face Alexander Zverev. In theprevious match between them, the victory corresponded to Delpo (Masters of Shanghai 2017), who is  also playing its second semifinal of the season, after the one in Auckland. In 2017 La Torre de Tandil succumbed in the second round to Novak Djokovic.

“The match tomorrow I see it more difficult, it is a complicated picture, it is rare to play against a top ten in the quarterfinals in an ATP 500 and even more so in a semifinal I touch you with Zverev, that speaks of the good level of the tournament” he explained.

Surprisingly Del Potro, sixth seed, had an easy first round more than expected. Thiem, third favorite, resisted the attacks of Juan Martín.

In the following part an early break was enough for the Argentinean to walk calmly, despite the fact that Thiem didn´t gave up his serve.

Del Potro passed the test and came to serve for the game with the score 5-4. With a big turn and an error by Delpo, Thiem put it 0-30. At the next point Juan Martin sent the ball down the baseline to give away three break points to the Austrian, who missed the first, but not the next to level the score to five games per side when Del Potro crashed the ball into the net .

The fans were happy because that meant the match would go on. And the second set had to be defined in the tie break. In a give and take of breaks Thiem had the opportunity to send the match to the third, but Del Potro recovered and with a double fault was eliminated from the tournament

ANDERSON Stopped Chung

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Acapulco, Guerrero, March 1. The South African Kevin Anderson is one step away from the final of Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, after beating Hyeon Chung, 7-6 (5) and 6-4. This result allows him to keep on to the search for his first crown in this tournament. In 2014 lost against Grigor Dimitrov.

Anderson finished with 18 aces, plus a 70 percent first serve effectiveness that led him to victory, even saving six of seven break points against Chung, the current ATP Next Gene champion.

The first set was defined in tie break after Anderson used his powerful service that barely allowed an exchange and avoided any possibility for Hyeon to react to his game.

For the second set, the South African saved a break point with a serve that helped him to take advantage wich led him to the imminent victory.

“I really enjoy being here, tomorrow I have a good chance to fight to be in the final, that’s exciting for me. I had to work from December to have a better season. I took advantage to have a good second set to not complicate the game”, said Anderson.

Now, Kevin will face, for the second time in his career, Jared Donaldson, 21, who is playing for the first time in an ATP semifinal. Last year, both met at the Genoa Open, where Anderson won 6-3, 6-7, 6-2.

“We played last year. He has good tennis, I have to find a way to not deconcentrate or make mistakes that he can take advantage of, “explained Kevin.

Previously, Donaldson eliminated Spanish Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 6-1 in just 54 minutes.

“It’s a great start to the tournament so far, I feel like I played very well all week, and I think it has shown great maturity in my game and how much I have improved,” he said.

Tsurenko keeps defending her title.

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The 2017 champion of Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, meets with Gavrilova in the semifinals
Acapulco, Guerrero, March 1st.- Lesia Tsurenko did not give options to Kristina Mladenovic and again she defeated her as it happened in last year ‘s final. But this time  in the quarterfinal. Tsurenko  won in two sets (6-2, 6-2)
With a double fault, Mladenovic delivered the match and her disappointment was clear.
Lesia made it clear that she has the formula to fight Kiki’s game. In the first set Kristina was out of play, the situation that was taken as advantage by her rival.
In a blink of an eye, last year champion got her ticket to the semifinals, and her faced showed confidence. one breake during second set gave Lesia much more energy. Mladenovic overcame the breake on the thrid game , but she lost it again.  her shots were uneffective, and when she tried to surprise Lesia with slices , her net game was better.
Tsurenko will fece Gavrilova on her way to defend her title, she has meet her 3 times before, andhas wone all of them.
Daria got her ticket by defeating Cepede Royg in three (6-4, 4-6, 6-2) at Caliente Grand Stand.
Gavrilova got the third ticket to the semi finals, she required of 2hours and 23 minutes to get it.
Last but not leas, the Qualifier Rebecca Peterson got the last spot to the semifinals, after defeatin in two sets (6-2, 6-1) Shuai Zhang.

Zverev tombs Harrison and takes out a ticket to semis

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Acapulco, Guerrero, March 1.- Alexander Zverev is confident in Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC. The young German qualified for the semifinals of the tournament, by winning 6-3 and 6-1 to Ryan Harrison in 66 minutes.

“I really enjoy being on the court here, today I played very well, I’m happy with my performance. I think i make progress, with every game that goes by.I feeled better, today. It was my best game so far in the tournament and I think I can improve a little more, “Zverev said.

Harrison failed to improve his 2015 performance in Acapulco, when he reached the semifinal round, where he was eliminated by David Ferrer, champion of that year´s edition.

VOEGELE LEAVES WITHOUT OPTION STEPHENS

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Acapulco, Guerrero, March 1. Sloane Stephens was eliminated in the quarterfinal round of Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, by Stefanie Voegele, who defeated her in three sets: 4-6, 7-5 and 2-6, in 72 minutes of play.

Stephens started the game slowly and this situation was used by her rival to close the first set with a decisive break in the final game. For the second set, Stephenes started strong and allowed her to balance the match.

Voegele, kept pressuring on Stephens,the 2016 edition champion could not keep the intensity in the last set, although she made a monumental effort, Stefanie recovered the break twice, which allowed her to claim victory.

Stefanie, 27, had nine direct services, plus 52 percent effectiveness in her first service.

Stephens was the first seed of the contest that celebrates its XXV anniversary and to get to the quarterfinals she won over Arantxa Rus and Paulina Parmentier. While Voegele defeated the German Tatjana Maria and Maria Sakkari.

The Swiss is waiting to meet her rival, which will be the winner of the match betweenShuai Zhang and Rebeca Peterson. Sloane remains alive in the tournament in the doubles mode, which will play alongside Monica Puig.

Donaldson passes over Feliciano Lopez

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Acapulco, Guerrero, March 1.- Jared Donaldson became the first semifinalist of Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, when he won over Feliciano Lopez in less than an hour match, in two set, 6-3 6-1.
Feliciano Lopez was the oldest of the eight players who reached the quarterfinals, while Donaldson is one of three players under 22 who are still in the tournament.
Donaldson will now face in the next round against the winner of the match between Hyeon Chung and Kevin Anderson. The American advanced quietly in Acapulco, getting to the second round due to Basilashvili’s injury and winning over Matthew Ebden with a comfortable 6-3 6-1.

Feliciano Lopez was the oldest of the eight players who reached the quarterfinals, with 37, and he faced  Donaldson 22 years old, eager for victory in Acapulco, last year he fell in the qualifying round against Stefan Kozlov.

The day before, Jared won over Matthew Ebden

Lopez had unforced errors that gave Jared advantage over him and he took those chances with his best weapon, the serve. Donaldson had an incredible 100 percent effectiveness in the points he played with his first serve and got nine aces, without double faults.

Donaldson, currently  ranking 59 ATP, is looking for his first final in the professional circuit, his best result, until now precisely this, as he had reached the second round in Delray Beach and Sydney, this year.

Last November Jared  classified to the Next Gen Finals, showed a lot of security. Jared nullified his rival.

Lopez mentioned that at the end of the season he would analyze if he would continue his career as an athlete.

MLADENOVIC will have a second chance against TSURENKO

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Acapulco, March 1s, 2018 .- Lesia Tsurenko and Kristina Mladenovic will face this afternoon at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, repeating the final last year, only this time in the quarterfinals.

Yesterday Lesia had a quiet game, against Arina Rodionova, while Kiki had a difficult match against the Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Lesia has a 5-1 record over Kristina. Last year they met twice, first in the Acapulco final and then in Hertogenbosch Open. This is the perfect opportunity for Mladenovic to change the score and acquire one more victory against Lesia.

Sloane Stephens, first seed, will play against Stefanie Voegele, who can give a surprise, since she has won 3 out of 4 duels. The most in 2013, at the Luxembourg tournament, when the Swiss won in three sets. Stephens’ only win was in the Japan tournament.

Daria Gavrilova, third seed, will now face Veronica Cepede. There are no previous match between them.

Shuai Zhang, fourth favorite, will play against Rebecca Peterson, who entered through the qualification tournament. The Chinese tennis player and Peterson have met once, with triumph for Zhang, last year in Honolulu.

In 2014 Zhang retired in the semifinals of Acapulco, due to injury.

Delpo and Zverev will face in the quarter finals

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Acapulco, Guerrero, March 1, 2018. After starring a great match, Juan Martin Del Potro will play the Quarter Finals of Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, against Dominic Thiem, champion in 2016 edition.

Delpo has faced Thiem three times, and he has won all.

Dominic is looking to get his second title in Acapulco, while Depo is looking for the first one.

Alexander Zverev, second seed of the tournament will face Ryan Harrison, who eliminated his compatriot John Isner and Diego Schwartzman.

Alexander won over McDonald and in second round Peter Gojowczik. This Quarterfinal match will be the first between Zverev and Harrison.

Feliciano Lopez will play against Jared Donaldson. They have never met in the ATP circuit.

Hyeon Chung will face the South African Kevin Anderson, who defeated him once in Stockholm tournament last year.

Chung is one of strong contenders after winning the Next Gen Finals and reaching the semifinals of Australian Open where pulled out of his match against Roger Federer.

González and Peralta in the quarterfinals

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Acapulco, Guerrero, February 28 .- Santiago González and Julio Peralta successed in the doubles tournament of Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, leaving out Fernando Verdasco and David Marrero for 7-6 (7) and 6 -3, at the Grand Stand Caliente.

Now the Mexican and the Chilean will try to give a surprise, because their next rivals will be the The Bryan brothers.

The Mexican Giuliana Olmos and Desirae Krawczyk defeated Monique Adamczak and Natela Dzalamidze, with a score of 6-3 and 6-1. In the quarterfinals Olmos and Krawczyk go against Tatjana Maria and Heather Wat .son.

Sam Querrey was eliminated on Tuesday in the singles mode, but keeps his options in doubles, after taking a victory by Marcelo Demoliner (Bra), Ben Mclachlan (Jap) and Nicholas Monroe (EU) by 6-3 and 6-2 and advance to the quarterfinals.

Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares beat Hyeon Chung and Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (3) and 6-2 and Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic beat Radu Albot and Nikoloz Basilashvili 7-6 (9) and 6-2. Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock eliminated Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo, 6-7 (2), 6-3 and 11-9.

Miguel Ángel Reyes Varela and Marcelo Arévalo succumbed to Nikola Mektic and Alexander Peya, who left part of the double 6-4.

Del Potro takes down the King

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Acapulco, Guerrero, February 28, 2018. Like two gladiators, David Ferrer and Juan Martín Del Potro gave an exciting show at Abierto Mexicano Telcel, presented by HSBC, where the Spaniard fell in three sets, 6-4, 4-6 and 6-3.

“I’m very tired, I ran a lot, it was a tremendous game, David is a rival who never gives up, now to think about tomorrow’s match, Thiem is one of the favorites and I will try to do my best,” he explained.

Although ‘King David’ lost the first set he came from behind to break the so-called ‘Torre de Tandil’ that allowed him to even the score

The game was defined in the sixth game of the third set, where the Spaniard avoided two breaks and forced ‘Delpo’ to commit unforced errors but it was not enough to take the victory.

“It was a very tough match, I wasted opportunities and with Del Potro that is expensive, I tried it, the audience is spectacular, they love me as if it were my house, I am with the affection of the public and with the last applause. I do not know, I do not want to make plans, I do not know if it will be my last year, but an ovation like that is why one plays tennis, “said Ferrer.

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