Top seed Alexander Zverev overcame a tough challenge from Matteo Arnaldi to kick off his Abierto Mexicano Telcel campaign with a 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-4 victory. The 2021 champion, adjusting from clay to hard courts, displayed resilience in crucial moments.
Fourth seed Holger Rune secured a solid 7-6(4), 6-3 win against Roberto Carballes Baena, leveling their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. Meanwhile, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina staged a remarkable comeback, saving four match points to defeat Mattia Bellucci 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-2.
Frances Tiafoe cruised past Alexandre Muller 6-4, 6-2, while Denis Shapovalov extended his winning streak with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Nishesh Basavareddy. Mexico’s Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez delighted home fans, defeating Aleksandar Vukic in a marathon three-setter.
