Abierto Mexicani TelCel, Acapulco, Mexico, ATP 500

[Moxie]

DATE: 22 Feb 2016 - 27 Feb 2016
SURFACE: HARD
PRIZE MONEY: $1,413,600
FIELD SIZE: 32
DEFENDING CHAMPION: David Ferrer

Seeds:

1 David Ferrer
2 Kei Nishikori
3 Marin Cilic
4 Dominic Thiem
5 Bernard Tomic
6 Ivo Karlovic
7 Grigor Dimitrov
8 Jeremy Chardy

Image - on ATP Website - http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/acapulco/807/overview

About Acapulco:

The oldest and best known of Mexico's beach resorts, and located on its west coast, The city is set on a large bay backed by high-rises and the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. Acapulco once had a cache as a playground of the rich and famous, most notably in the 1950s-60s, hosting Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Frank Sinatra and Brigitte Bardot, amongst others. It is beautifully situated, and still famous for its nightlife.

Acapulco is relatively close to Mexico city, a mere 3 and a half hours drive. It is situated in a natural bay and very popular for water sports and aquatic activities.

The tournament was introduced to the ATP Tour in 1993, and began on the WTA Tour in 2001. It was played on outdoor red clay courts until 2013. The change to hard courts was introduced in 2014.

 

[Moxie]

You can delve a little deeper into the films, music, etc. in the mash-up thread here: http://discuss.tennis/index.php?thr...honor-of-the-acapulco-tourney.488/#post-11035

 

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The Draw:

 

[isabelle]

Delpo refused WC, hope he's not injured again

 

[Billie]

Delpo refused WC, hope he's not injured again

Maybe he is taking it easy?

 

[Moxie]

Maybe he is taking it easy?

That's what I'm hoping. No reason to do 3 tourneys in a row. Best to take it slow.

 

[Billie]

Ferrer vs Millman are playing right now with Ferrer leading 6:4, and Dimitrov will follow his match afterwards.

Other results:

Round of 32
(2) Kei Nishikori Defeats (Q) Thiemo De Bakker 60 63
(Q) Ryan Harrison Defeats (3) Marin Cilic 63 36 62
(4) Dominic Thiem Defeats Damir Dzumhur 763 63
(5) Bernard Tomic Defeats Rajeev Ram 75 63
Aljaz Bedene Defeats (6) Ivo Karlovic 64 12 (RET)
(Q) Taylor Fritz Defeats (8) Jeremy Chardy 64 36 63
Alexandr Dolgopolov Defeats Steve Johnson 75 764
Victor Estrella Burgos Defeats (WC) Lucas Gomez 64 62
Robin Haase Defeats (WC) Luis Patino 61 62 H2H
Adrian Mannarino Defeats (WC) Tigre Hank 61 62
Illya Marchenko Defeats (Q) Tommy Paul 62 764
Sam Querrey Defeats Dudi Sela 62 60
Dmitry Tursunov Defeats Sam Groth 64 36 75
Donald Young Defeats Gilles Muller 63 63

 

[Billie]

Big upsets, young Fritz beating Chardy and Harrison beating Cilic.

 

[herios]

Happy to see Taylor scoring again a very good win against Chardy.
Harrison beating Cilic not that big surprise. Marin played on Sunday in Marseille then traveled 19 hours switching 3 planes. Add to that the jet leg, recipe for disaster.

 

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<td align="left" width="38%"> Dimitrov G. (7)</td>
<td align="center" width="7%"><strong>2</strong></td>
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No surprises in Acapulco - all the favourites navigating to the next round.

 

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[Moxie]

Ferrer lost to Dolgopolov 4&4. I have been wondering if he's harboring an injury. That's just a suspicion. Or perhaps age is catching up with him? He's not so reliable of late. And, in fairness to D-Love, he's so tricky when he's on.

 

[Moxie]

Querrey dismisses Nishikori in straights. That's a bit of a surprise.

 

[Moxie]

Really fascinating match between Thiem and Tursunov. Dimitri is mounting a comeback after 1 1/2 years out. He's ranked past 1000, I think they said. He's playing aggressively and taking it to the kid, who is starting to look like a favorite in the tournament. And they're both scrapping for it.

 

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Thiem managed to tough it out, coming through in the deciding set to take it 6-7 6-3 6-4.



Nice win for Dolgo.... You may be right Moxie... father time may be catching up a litle on Ferru.

 

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Querrey dismisses Nishikori in straights. That's a bit of a surprise.

Querrey surprised me too, but he's must be floating after his Delray Beach title. Good fortnight for Sam.

 

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Scores Round-up

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<td align="left" width="38%"> Querrey S.</td>
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[isabelle]

Top seed 1 and 2 are already out, I wonder who'll catch the title now

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Querrey played well last night, he never let Nishikori get a foothold in the match. His serve was good, and his groundies were more than adequate. Haven't seen Sam playing at that level for some time.

Thiem on his upcoming match with Dimitrov describes him as "such a great entertainer"*, not a competitor. Well said.

* http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/video/thiem-reacts-to-2r-acapulco-victory