Top seed Alexander Zverev was eliminated from the Mexican Open by Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in a close match ending 6-3, (3)6-7, 7-6(4). This marks Zverev’s second round of 16 exit in Acapulco, following his victory in the 2021 tournament. Kecmanovic capitalized on Zverev’s 34 unforced errors to secure the win with a tiebreak in the third set, despite Zverev leveling the match in the second set.
Kecmanovic, after the match, attributed his success to being more aggressive when it counted and serving exceptionally well above his usual standards. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging Zverev as the favorite but emphasizing the importance of playing well in crucial moments. This victory marked Kecmanovic’s first Top 5 win and leveled his ATP Head-to-Head series with Zverev at 2-2.
Advancing to the quarterfinals of the hard-court ATP 500, Kecmanovic is set to face France’s Terence Atmane. Meanwhile, in other matches, fifth seed Flavio Cobolli defeated Dalibor Svrcina 6-4, 6-4, showcasing a strong performance by winning 86% of his first-serve points and saving all six break points he faced, according to ATP Stats. Cobolli expressed his delight in playing in Mexico, praising the vibrant support of Mexican fans and anticipating a tough upcoming match regardless of his opponent’s ranking.
In a separate match, Spain’s Rafael Jódar was ousted from the tournament by France’s Terence Atmane in a 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 defeat. Jódar struggled in the first set with 14 unforced errors but showed resilience in the second set before ultimately falling to Atmane’s strong left-handed play in the third set.
