Acapulco News
Nadal, who first won the Acapulco title in 2005 and took it again in 2013 and 2020, stormed through the Acapulco draw without dropping a set, to claim his third straight title of 2022.
The 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit 11 miles (17.7 km) northeast of Acapulco in southwestern Guerrero state late on Tuesday (September 8). Here is a collection of pictures illustrating the aftermath of the earthquake.
Earthquake struck near the beach resort of Acapulco
It is expected to be a 7.0 magnitude earthquake
Battle-scarred Argentine Juan Martin del Potro clinched his 21st career title with a 6-4 6-4 win over Kevin Anderson in the Mexican Open final in Acapulco on Sunday.
Anderson won the New York Open crown two weeks ago.
World number two Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Mexican Open on Tuesday, cutting short his comeback from a hip injury when the problem flared up again, he told a press conference.
Gavrilova, the third seed, rallied to beat Brengle in three sets, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, in two hours and 21 minutes.
Spanish world No. 1 Rafael Nadal said he will return to tennis action at a hard-court event in Acapulco, Mexico, in late February.
Querrey, who captured his ninth ATP title fired 19 aces en route to his first career victory over Nadal in five meetings.
Mexico Open: Rafael Nadal beats Marin Cilic in straight sets to book final showdown with Sam Querrey
Second-seeded Nadal, has won all 14 matches he has played in Acapulco, where he lifted the trophy in 2005 and 2013, and a victory more would give the Spaniard his first hard court title since 2014.
Nadal, who is playing his first tournament since falling to Roger Federer in the Australian Open final, made short work of the 38th-ranked Lorenzi.
The 29-year-old world number two makes his bow in the tournament on Tuesday, his first match since tumbling out in Melbourne last month in the second round against Denis Istomin.
Djokovic had accepted a wildcard into the Mexican tournament which boasts a strong field including Australian Open finalist Rafa Nadal and world number four Milos Raonic.
Drug cartels have been burying their victims in hidden graves across Mexico for years, and authorities regularly find human remains.
Hurricane Marty was churning in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexican resort town Acapulco, causing authorities to shutter schools and send 200,000 students home.
World No.4 tennis player Kei Nishikori, No.7 David Ferrer, NO.9 Marin Cilic and No.10 Milos Raonic will take part in the 2016 Mexico Open to be held here from February 22 to 27, 2016.
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