The Mexican Tennis Open has confirmed its headquarters in the port of Acapulco and opened the doors to Rafael Nadal, who will have a place in the main draw if he decides to play the tournament. “Acapulco is ours casa in good times and bad and there we will celebrate the Open; As for Rafa, if he wants to come, he will always have a space,” tournament director Álvaro told EFE. Falla.
Last October the huracn Otis It caused destruction in Acapulco, destroyed part of the city and caused more than fifty deaths. The Open stadium suffered severe damagebut, according to Falla, it will be a list to host the ATP 500 category tournament from February 24 to March 2.
“There is a process of reconstruccin, also healing; There are scars from the wounds, but we are going to offer all the guarantees,” he said.
In 2024, the competition will feature nine of the ATP’s best 20, led by Holger Rune. There will also be Stefanos Tsitsipassixth racket in the world, Alexander Zverev (7), Taylor Fritz (10), the Norwegian Casper Ruud (11), Tommy Paul (13), Frances Tiafoe (16), Grigor Dimitrov (14) and Ben Shelton (17).
Nadalwinner of 22 Grand Slams, conquered Acapulco four times; His return to tennis is expected in 2024 and Falla recognized that it would be good news if he recovered and was in Acapulco before the Master 1,000 in March in Indian Wells and Miami.
About Carlos Alcaraznumber two in the world, who will be absent in Acapulco because he will play Ro de JaneiroFalla signal that he considers it of the house and will be welcome when your plans allow you to play the tournament. He also explained that by holding the tournament in Acapulco they will generate an impact positive in the hurt local economy and in the community.
This year the Open was won by the Australian Alex by Meowwho beat Tommy 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 Paul.
2023-12-14 19:01:18
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