The Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC continued with electric action on Day 3 at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco, Mexico, where several headline players took to the hard courts of the Arena GNP Seguros as the tournament progressed into the second round. The day delivered a mix of expected victories, surprising upsets and tightly contested matches that reshaped the draw.
Top seed Alexander Zverev made a statement in his second-round match, overcoming France’s Corentin Moutet in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. It was Zverev’s first competitive appearance since his run to the semifinals at the Australian Open, and he looked composed and commanding throughout, controlling rallies and serving with efficiency to secure his place in the next round.
One of the day’s biggest surprises came when Chinese qualifier Wu Yibing stunned third seed Casper Ruud in a pair of tense tie-break sets, earning a 7-6(2), 7-6(1) victory to reach the second round. Wu’s performance was a showcase of mental fortitude and aggressive play in the pressure moments, marking one of the standout upsets of the tournament so far.
Another notable result saw Mexican hopeful Rodrigo Pacheco Méndez exit the singles draw after a hard-fought match against Italian Flavio Cobolli. Both sets were decided in tie-breaks, with Cobolli prevailing 7-6, 7-6 to move on, leaving the home crowd without a singles representative as the tournament advances.
Other players also made progress on Day 3, with seasoned competitors and seeds aiming to build momentum as the ATP 500 event unfolds. The mix of upsets and commanding performances underscores the unpredictable nature of the competition in Acapulco, setting the stage for intense matchups in the coming rounds.
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