American player Patrick Kypson caused a major upset at the Mexican Open by defeating sixth-seed and two-time champion Alex de Minaur in a thrilling match. Kypson, who last won at the Indian Wells in 2024, secured his first tour-level victory. This victory coincided with Kypson’s first appearance at the Mexican Open and his career-high ranking week.
Kypson’s strategic play turned the match around as he broke de Minaur when the Australian was serving for victory at 5-4 in the final set. The match lasted two hours and 39 minutes, with Kypson showcasing a strong first serve, winning 71% of those points. He capitalized on his opportunities by converting three out of five break chances, according to ATP Stats. After the match, Kypson expressed his joy, stating, “It feels amazing. Everything was important. I had to serve well. I had to return well. I did my forehand really big. Luckily, I was able to do those things for a pretty extended period of time.”
Following his win, Kypson, now ranked World No. 103, has moved up to No. 93 in the ATP Live Rankings. The 26-year-old player, who shared the lead for most ATP Challenger titles in 2025 with four wins, will face Brandon Nakashima in the second round. Nakashima advanced by defeating Elias Ymer 6-3, 6-4. In another match, 2025 runner-up Alejandro Davidovich Fokina started his Acapulco campaign strongly by securing a straight-sets victory over Daniel Altmaier. Fokina will face either Rinky Hijikata or Mattia Bellucci in the second round.
