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The 10th-anniversary celebration concludes with a first-time champion

  • Defending champion Denis Shapovalov was unable to retain his title after facing a strong performance from his French opponent Arthur Gea, who claimed his first ATP title,
  • In addition, the grand finale of the 10-year tennis celebration in Los Cabos was the Closing Party, which featured not only the champion but also various celebrities who enjoyed the tournament

Mexico City, August 1, 2026.—For the tenth consecutive year, the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo has a new champion in France’s Arthur Gea. But the celebration of this significant anniversary transcended the sport itself, once again putting the destination on the map of the international ATP tour.

To celebrate the growth and the commemorative edition of the Los Cabos Open, there were various surprises and experiences for everyone who was present in any capacity between July 25 and August 1,

“Our takeaway is that things are achieved through teamwork. We feel tremendous pride in this group—there are more than 2,000 of us at Mextenis, and we’re all passionate people. This is a team achievement, and it started out as just a tournament—one that arrived in Los Cabos amid many doubts but has now established itself within its category and, over time, has helped revitalize the destination,” said Geoffrey Fernández, tournament director, at the close of the ATP 250.

From 12,300 attendees and 38 accredited media outlets in 2016 to more than 35,000 and 67 media outlets in 10 years. “We’re very happy to have celebrated the final day in such a fitting way; we’re very grateful. What stands out to me is the number of spectacular events we had alongside tennis all week,” he added. Among these special events were not only the Players Party, mini-tennis at the Los Cabos arch, golf with former tennis stars from the “Nothing Major” podcast, and special nights at “Fuera del Set” in the Cabo Sports Complex (CSC) shopping area; the number of courts also increased from five to six with the inauguration of the new Court 1—just one more sign of the tournament’s growth. 

A New Champion

The 21-year-old Frenchman upset Denis Shapovalov, the 2025 tournament champion, 6-3, 6-4. This is the first title of Gea’s career, and on Monday he will debut at No. 81 in the ATP Rankings. The match lasted 90 minutes, even though the Canadian had demonstrated a remarkable level of recovery from his summer injuries throughout a dream week.  “I couldn’t believe it when I won the match; I’m very proud of my play. I can’t describe it—I surprised myself every day. I’m happy to keep going; the final was incredible too. This is a huge turnaround, to be honest. I lost a Challenger final two weeks ago and told myself it couldn’t happen again. This was so much more important. I’ll always remember it—my first final and my first title. My family and my team always support me; they’re the most important thing,” Gea said at a press conference following his victory.

Seggerman and Trhac, Doubles Champions in Los Cabos

Los Cabos, August 1, 2026.—Americans Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac defeated Finn Reynolds and James Watt of New Zealand to claim the doubles title at the 10th edition of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO, which was played this week at the Cabo Sports Complex.

Seggerman and Trhac defeated Reynolds and Watt 7-4, 6-7, 10-8 in a final that lasted one hour and 52 minutes. 

It was the first doubles title for Seggerman and Trhac.

2026 Final: Shapovalov vs. Gea

  • Shapovalov, the 2025 tournament champion, defeated Britain’s Cameron Norrie, the 2021 champion, and is on the verge of his fifth career title.
  • France’s Gea, ranked 127th in the world, defeated Coleman Wong of Hong Kong and will play in the first final of his career.
  • In the doubles final, Reynolds and Watt of New Zealand will face Seggerman and Trhac of the United States.

Los Cabos, August 1, 2026.—Canadian Denis Shapovalov defeated Britain’s Cameron Norrie to advance to the final of the 10th edition of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO in Los Cabos, where he will face young French player Arthur Gea, who defeated Coleman Wong of Hong Kong.

Shapovalov, the eighth seed and 2025 tournament champion, defeated Norrie, the 2021 champion, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 and will now seek his fifth career title. It was Shapovalov’s first victory over Norrie, who had beaten him twice in 2021.

“I’m very happy. We finished late today, so I’m glad I was able to impose my game. No final is easy. Gea is young—his ranking doesn’t reflect his true ability—he’s on the rise and has defeated some great players this week, so I’m going to try to play better tomorrow to win,” Shapo said after his victory.

The 27-year-old Canadian, ranked No. 68 in the ATP Rankings, needed three sets to eliminate Norrie. In the first set, Shapo took a 4-1 lead by holding his serve three times and breaking Norrie’s serve in the second game to close out the set 6-3.

In the second set, both players broke each other’s serve and held their own until 5-5; Norrie served for the set at 6-5 and broke his opponent to win 7-5. In the third set, Shapovalov started with a break against Norrie, and both held their serves until the Canadian won 6-4.

On his way to the final, Shapo eliminated Mexico ‘s Rodrigo Pacheco, the Czech Republic’ s Dalibor Svrcina, and Norrie.

In the other semifinal, France’s Arthur Gea defeated Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong 7-6 (7), 6-3 in a match that lasted one hour and 50 minutes.

The 21-year-old Frenchman, ranked 127th in the world, came out on top in the matchup between the tournament’s two surprise players, who battled intensely and played excellent tennis for a spot in the tournament final.

In the first set, Gea took a 4-1 lead after holding his serve three times and breaking Wong in the fourth game, but the Hong Kong player broke back in the seventh game and served to make it 4-4.

Both held their serves until 6-6, and in the tiebreak, Gea showed he had what it took to secure two mini-breaks and win 9-7.

In the second set, Gea focused on his physical conditioning, while Wong began to feel the effects of his intense week. Both held serve twice and broke each other’s serve—first the Frenchman, then Wong. Gea held serve and broke in the seventh and ninth games to win 6-3.

“I’m really excited and very happy with the week I’ve had, and very proud of myself. I’m really looking forward to tomorrow,” Gea said at the post-match press conference.

He said the key to advancing this week “was to stay as stress-free as possible, and in the semifinal, it was about trying to play my best tennis while bringing a lot of physical energy to the match.”

Regarding his upcoming entry into the Top 100, the Frenchman said that at the start of the week he saw it as a goal “that was possible, but still a long way off—though it was something I’d been very clear about long before the last three or four tournaments. The goal was to finish in the top 100. It’s a good achievement, but there’s still one more match to play.”

On his way to the final, Gea defeated South Korea’s Soon Woo Kwon, the United States’ Michael Zheng, Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo, and Wong.

Doubles Final Set

The doubles final will feature Americans Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac against Finn Reynolds and James Watt of New Zealand.

Seggerman and Trhac defeated the Brazilians Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos, the second seeds, 7-6 (10), 7-6 (3), while Reynolds and Watt defeated Ecuador’s Gonzalo Escobar and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha of India, 6-3, 7-6 (3).

10 YEARS, 10 CHAMPIONS, AND A TROPHYTHAT’S ONE-OF-A-KIND ON THE ATP TOUR

  • The impact of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO extends far beyond the sporting arena.
  • Through the art featured in each edition and on the trophy itself, the tournament remains etched in the memories of players and fans alike as an event that transcends the court.

We look back on 10 years of champions’ stories, some of whom will be competing in the 2026 edition Mexico City, July 30, 2026.—It is the symbol that connects the history, evolution, and legacy of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO’s 10-year run. Design, craftsmanship, and contemporary aesthetics come together year after year to create one of the most iconic images of the Mexican summer: the champion holding his trophy against the desert landscape of Los Cabos.

This handcrafted piece of Huichol art is a large tennis ball decorated using the Wixárika technique of attaching beads one by one. The artist responsible for creating one of the most beautiful trophies on the ATP Tour is Lauro Muñoz López. With over 25 years of experience dedicated to Huichol art and hailing from Jalisco, Lauro has spent a decade creating unique pieces for each of the singles and doubles champions.

Each piece of art takes seven days to create, using 100 grams of glue and 300 grams of chaquira—a symbol of water in their culture—which, with its perfect harmony of colors, captivates every lucky recipient who has had the privilege of holding it in their hands:

2016    At 37 years and 5 months, Croatian Ivo Karlović became the oldest player to win the title not only in Los Cabos, but also the oldest to win an ATP title since 1979.

2017    American Sam Querrey had also won the Acapulco Open (ATP 500) that year, making him the only player in history to win both Mexican tournaments in the same year.

2018  Italy’s Fabio Fognini defeated Argentina’s Juan Martín del Potro in the final to become the first Italian to win a title in Mexico.

2019  Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman won his only hard-court title.

2021 Britain’s Cameron Norrie wins his first professional title. Norrie has competed in seven of the tournament’s 10 editions.

2022    Daniil Medvedev, who arrived as the world No. 1, defeated Cameron Norrie in the final.

2023    Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas claimed the 10th of his 13 career titles.

2024    Australian Jordan Thompson won what remains his only career title to date. 

2025    Canadian Denis Shapovalov claimed his fourth title, his first played outdoors. 

The Los Cabos Open continues to promote cultural initiatives that enhance the tournament experience. In 2026, art was also featured through a retrospective photography exhibition and a commemorative piece—the official poster created by Fervor. These elements make it clear that tennis can also serve as a platform for creativity, design, and contemporary expression.

Champions Shapovalov and Norrie Advance to Los Cabos Semifinals

  • Shapovalov, the No. 8 seed, won the tournament in 2025, and Norrie, the No. 5 seed, claimed the title in 2021.
  • In the other semifinal, France’s Arthur Gea will face Coleman Wong of Hong Kong.

Los Cabos, July 30, 2026.—Canadian Denis Shapovalov and Briton Cameron Norrie will face off in one of the semifinals of the 10th edition of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO, taking place at the Cabo Sports Complex in Los Cabos.

Shapovalov defeated Czech player Dalibor Svrcina 6-4, 6-2 in a match that lasted one hour and 36 minutes.

“I’m really happy to have won today. I need to play even better in the semifinals; I need to improve my serve, which wasn’t great today and will be very important for the next match. So I’ll try to make whatever adjustments I can and get ready. (Against Norrie) it’s going to be a very tough match—he’s a tough opponent and he’s playing good tennis. It’ll be another tough battle, but I have to take it one match at a time,” Shapovalov said at the post-match press conference. 

For his part, Norrie easily defeated Australian veteran Bernard Tomic 6-1, 6-0 in a match that lasted 50 minutes.

“He was one of my favorite players to watch when I was young; he’s very talented. I wasn’t really thinking about the semifinals, just about winning this match. Shapovalov, when he’s confident, is one of the best on the tour; he’s had a great week, and these conditions suit him well,” Norrie told the media. 

In the other semifinal, France’s Arthur Gea will face Coleman Wong of Hong Kong.

Gea pulled off the upset of the day by defeating Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo 6-7, 6-4, 6-0 in a grueling match that lasted two hours and 40 minutes.

The Frenchman, ranked No. 127, came back from a set down and fought hard to secure the victory over Cerúndolo, who is in the Top 20 of the PIF ATP Rankings. 

In the first set, both players held their serves without showing any weaknesses in their game, and the tiebreak went as high as 13-11 in favor of the Argentine. In the second set, the match followed a similar pattern until 4-4, and in the ninth game, Gea broke Fran’s serve and served out the set 6-4.

It looked as though the third set would be just as evenly matched, but the Frenchman proved stronger, while Cerúndolo’s play faltered. As a result, Gea broke him three times and held his serve on three occasions to seal a 6-0 victory.

For his part, Wong, No. 108, advanced to the semifinals by defeating American Jenson Brooksby (No. 77) 6-1, 7-5 in a match that lasted 90 minutes. Wong had already become the sensation of the tournament after eliminating top-seeded Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in the round of 16.

Doubles Semifinals Set

The semi finals were also decided in the doubles tournament. Finn Reynolds and James Watt of New Zealand defeated Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and the American Reese Stalder 6-2, 6-4 and will face Ecuador’s Gonzalo Escobar and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha of India—who defeated Mexico’s Luis Carlos Álvarez and Alan Magadán 6-1, 6-1—for a spot in the final.

Meanwhile, Americans Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac defeated their compatriot Benjamin Kittay and Ray Ho of Chinese Taipei 7-6(5), 6-3 and will now face the second seeds, Brazilians Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos, in the semifinals. Matos and Luz defeated Britain’s Joshua Paris and Thailand’s Pruchya Isarow 6-1, 7-5. 

Shapovalov, Norrie, and Tomic Advance to the Quarterfinals

  • Shapovalov defeated Mexico’s Pacheco; Norrie beat Australia’s Duckworth; and Tomic defeated Khachanov

Los Cabos, July 29, 2026.—Canadian Denis Shapovalov, the 2025 champion of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO—which is being played this week at the Cabo Sports Complex—advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Mexico’s Rodrigo Pacheco.

Also advancing to that round today were Britain’s Cameron Norrie and Australian veteran Bernard Tomic.

Shapovalov, who is attempting to defend last year’s title, secured the victory in a 68-minute match in which he appeared more settled on the court against Pacheco, who was outplayed by his opponent’s tennis. 

“I try to take it one match at a time. I’m really happy with how I played today. It was definitely a very different start from yesterday’s match. I started with a lot of confidence and felt very comfortable on the court right from the start,” Shapovalov said at the post-match press conference.

“I knew it was going to be tough against an opponent like Pacheco. I had to play aggressively from the start and not let him gain any confidence. So I’m really happy I was able to do that today,” he added.

In the quarterfinals, Shapovalov will face Czech player Dalibor Svrcina, who advanced to that round after the withdrawal of Italian Luciano Darderi, the second seed, who retired from the match while trailing 3-0 in the first set. 

Another player who was eliminated early from the tournament was Karen Khachanov, the No. 4 seed, who lost to Australian Bernard Tomic 6-2, 6-4. 

Tomic, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser, will face fifth-seeded Briton Cameron Norrie—the 2021 champion in Los Cabos—in the quarterfinals. Norrie defeated Australian James Duckworth 6-4, 6-4. 

Meanwhile, France’s Arthur Gea defeated American Michael Zheng 0-6, 6-4, 6-0 and will face Argentina’s Cerúndolo on Thursday, who advanced after American Tristan Boyer withdrew.  

In the doubles tournament, Australian Rinky Hijikata and American Reese Stalder defeated Mexicans Miguel Reyes Varela and Ivan Liutarevich 6-3, 4-6, 10-8.

Meanwhile, Joshua Paris of Great Britain and Pruchya Isarow of Thailand defeated Tareku Yuzukui of Japan and Ji Sung Nam of South Korea 6-3, 6-4.

The Mexican duo of Luis Carlos Álvarez and Alán Magadán advanced to the quarterfinals by walkover after Australian Bernard Tomic and Czech Dalibor Svrcina chose to focus on their singles matches.

In the final match of the day, Mexicans Santiago González and Rodrigo Pacheco lost to Brazilians Orlando Luz and Rafael Matos.

Lehecka Bows Out and Cerúndolo Advances in Los Cabos

  • Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong knocked out top seed Lehecka, and Boyer’s withdrawal worked in Cerúndolo’s favor

Los Cabos, July 29, 2026.—Czech player Jiri Lehecka, ranked No. 12 in the world and the top seed at the 10th edition of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO, which is being played this week at the Cabo Sports Complex, was eliminated early from the tournament by Coleman Wong of Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo, the third seed, was fortunate that his opponent, American Tristan Boyer, withdrew in the second set—after Boyer had taken the first set—but it was Cerúndolo who advanced following Boyer’s withdrawal.

Coleman defeated Lehecka 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that lasted one hour and 54 minutes, while Cerúndolo was leading 6-7, 4-3 when his opponent chose to retire.

“The truth is, I was lucky today. I was playing a really bad match—honestly, my tennis was at a very low level. Nothing was going my way, but I was competing, fighting with what I had. But honestly, I was feeling really off with my shots, so it was hard to play,” Cerúndolo said at the post-match press conference.

Fran acknowledged that Boyer “was playing a good match, and beyond that, I had opportunities in the first set that I couldn’t capitalize on (…) It was a shame for him because he was playing a great match; we were right there competing in the second set, and he had to retire—I think due to health issues.”

In Coleman’s case (No. 108), he came back from a set down against Lehecka, who closed out the first set with a decisive 6-1 victory in a half-hour match and seemed to be on his way to victory, but the Hong Kong player fought back and secured a hard-fought win.

Another player to advance was American Jenson Brooksby, who defeated Australian Edward Winter 6-3, 6-4. 

On Thursday, Coleman and Brooksby will face off in the quarterfinals, while Cerúndolo will play the winner of the match between Frenchman Arthur Gea and American Michael Zheng.

Zheng Upsets Spain’s Landaluce in Los Cabos

Los Cabos, July 28, 2026, American Michael Zheng defeated seventh-seeded Spaniard Martín Landaluce 6-4, 6-3 as the first round of the 10th edition of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO, being played this week at the Cabo Sports Complex, came to a close.

Zheng (No. 118) prevailed over Landaluce (No. 63) in a match that lasted one hour and 41 minutes.

On the second day of play, two Australians advanced: James Duckworth and Edward Winter, who entered the main draw as a lucky loser. Duckworth defeated American Aidan Mayo 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and Winter eliminated 17-year-old Frenchman Moise Kouame 6-1, 6-4, who had received a wild card into the ATP 250 tournament.

Meanwhile, two French players, Arthur Gea and Corentin Moutet, recorded a win and a loss, respectively. Gea defeated South Korea’s Soon Woo Kwon 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, and Moutet lost to American Jenson Brooksby 6-4, 6-4.

In the doubles tournament, Australians Finn Reynolds and James Watt defeated Americans Robert Galloway and Evan King 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 to advance to the second round.

Meanwhile, American Benjamin Kittay and Ray Ho of Chinese Taipei defeated Jean Julien Rojer of the Netherlands and American Theodore Winegar 7-6(5), 4-6, 10-5. 

Americans Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac defeated Mexico’s Alex Hernández and Colombia’s Nicolás Mejía 7-5, 6-3, while Ecuador’s Gonzalo Escobar and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha of India defeated American Rajeev Ram and Britain’s Joe Salisbury 6-3, 6-4.

The top four seeds take the court

On Wednesday, in the second round, the top four seeds—who had byes in the first round—will take the court. 

The top-ranked player, Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic, will face Chak Lam Coleman Wong of Hong Kong; the second seed, Italian Luciano Darderi, will take on fellow Czech Dalibor Svrcina, who defeated Australian Adam Walton in three sets; meanwhile, the third seed, Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo, will face American Tristan Boyer, and the fourth seed, Karen Khachanov, will take on Australian Bernard Tomic.

In the other four matches, Britain’s Cameron Norrie, the fifth seed, will face Australia’s James Duckworth; Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, the eighth seed, will face Mexico’s Rodrigo Pacheco; Australia’s Edwar Winter will face the United States’ Jenson Brooksby; and France’s Arthur Gea will face the United States’ Michael Zheng.

Pacheco Advances and Will Face Shapovalov

Los Cabos, July 28, 2026.- Mexican Rodrigo Pacheco came back from a set down to defeat Japan’s Sho Shimabukuro and advance to the second round of the 10th edition of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO, where he will face the 2025 tournament champion, Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

Pacheco won 6-7, 7-5, 6-2 in a match that lasted two hours and 51 minutes.

“It was a very even match that came down to the finer details. The playing conditions were very challenging—there was a lot of wind on the court and the ball was flying all over the place. We looked for ways to counteract that and try to make it difficult for our opponent, forcing him to think more, making him feel uncomfortable, and playing quickly,” Pacheco explained, highlighting one of the keys to his victory.

The Mexican, ranked 320th in the ATP Rankings, made the most of his wild card to enter the main draw of the Los Cabos tournament and, of course, enjoyed the support of the fans on the second day of competition at the ATP 250.

“We have a very tough match tomorrow. I really have nothing to lose and a lot to gain. It’s the best experience for me, and from here on out, it’s all gain after my first victory in Los Cabos—it’s a dream come true, and now we’re moving forward,” he added.

It was a hard-fought match between Shimabukuro and Pacheco, who came close to elimination after falling a set behind and trailing 5-4 in the second set.

That was precisely the turning point of the match, because he then tied the score at 5-5, broke the Japanese player’s serve, and held his own serve to win 7-5. In the third set, the Mexican took a 5-2 lead after two breaks and served for the match.

In the other match, Canadian Denis Shapovalov, who is looking to defend his Los Cabos title, was upset by Australian Rinky Hijikata, who took the first set 6-2, but Shapovalov rallied to win the second and third sets 6-3, 6-2.

“I’m really happy to have secured the victory. The start wasn’t easy—I hadn’t played a match since Wimbledon, so I was a little nervous and a bit rusty at first, but in the end, I’m glad I was able to turn the match around and get my game back. For me, the second and third sets were incredible,” Shapovalov said after the match.

As for Pacheco, he said he knows him: “We played an exhibition match together last November. So we know each other a little. I’m a big fan of his. I think he has an incredible game. He’s definitely not living up to his ranking. He’s beaten many of the best. He proved it again today—he’s capable of playing truly spectacular tennis, and it’s always fun to play against another left-hander,” he added.

Cerúndolo and Lehecka at Mextenis Talks! in Los Cabos

  • The Argentine and Czech players were the first guests on a new edition of Mextenis Talks! at the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO.
  • On the Mextenis stage inside the Cabo Sports Complex, fans gathered to enjoy an in-depth discussion with the tournament’s top tennis player
  • This weekend, the hosts of the Nothing Major podcast will also be on hand to share their experiences after retirement.

Los Cabos, July 28, 2026.—It’s already a tradition, and more and more tennis players are joining the Mextenis Talks! program. This live, in-front-of-an-audience interview format offers a glimpse into the other side of the athletes’ lives—not just the highlights of their careers, but also what they’re like as people off the court.

Brothers on the ATP Tour 

The first player to take part in this year’s edition—marking the 10th anniversary of the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel OPPO—was Argentina’s Francisco Cerúndolo, ranked No. 20 in the world, who is visiting Mexico for the first time and spoke in depth about his relationship with his brother Juan Manuel, also a professional tennis player.

“It’s really nice to be able to spend time with my brother on the tour. Tennis is a very individual sport where you spend a lot of time alone traveling the world, so having him now that he’s ranked in the world’s top 50 is incredible because we get to play in more tournaments together,” revealed the 27-year-old player.

He says that even though they have a great relationship, it’s not easy to play against his brother, since both want to win but don’t want the other to lose. They’ve only faced each other once on the ATP Tour, but their best moment came this year at the French Open when the younger Cerúndolo pulled off an upset by defeating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the second round.

“This year’s Roland Garros was a unique moment for him and the whole family—to beat the world No. 1 at a Grand Slam, on center court… We were both playing at the same time; our family was there and was supposed to split their attention between us, but in the fourth set I noticed no one from my family was coming over—either nobody loved me or something was going on—until they started shouting at me from the stands that my brother was winning. It was a total mix of emotions, and luckily I ended up winning too.”

Coffee, savory food, the beach, nights out, being invisible, winning 6-0, and clay-court tennis summed up his preferences. Fran is a fan of River Plate in Buenos Aires, where he also studied and was just eight courses away from graduating when he decided to devote himself entirely to tennis once he started doing well. He says that college tennis is growing a lot and advises students to study alongside their tennis as much as possible.

A Natural Passion

The top seed in the ATP 250, Czech player Jiri Lehecka, was also a special guest, as he has rarely given this type of interview. The world No. 12 comes from a family of athletes—his father was a swimmer, his mother an athlete—and he left home at age 15 to pursue his career in the sport.

“I chose that path; when I was even younger, we’d travel together for a couple of weeks to see where I might end up. They were my best friends, they were a huge support, and I knew I’d see them again during the holidays.” 

As for why she decided to play tennis, she says it came naturally: “My grandparents played tennis, and I even watched my older sister play—she did it for fun, but I wanted to do the same as her, so I picked up a racket. We had two courts near our house, and it’s been part of my life ever since.”

Now 24 years old and with two career titles under his belt, the first moment he knew he could do this professionally “was when I was selected for the national under-14 team. I carried the flag, I was representing my country, and I knew I was good.”

Reflecting on his early days, he shared, “My parents wanted me to be active—not necessarily in tennis. The decision to play tennis came naturally; they never forced me. I always enjoyed it and loved it. I never had ambitions to be No. 1—I think that was healthy. They always supported me, and I never felt any pressure. I’m happy with the decision I made, and for me, the most important thing is to learn and improve myself. My goal is to keep improving.”

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  5. In the event that any broadcast media intends to use images from the event, it may do so exclusively by using the ESPN material.
  6. No media present at the event may LIVE STREAM the event in the Main Stadium, Grand Stand or any alternate court using professional cameras, tablets, cell phones and/or any electronic device.
  7. All photographers, reporters and cameraman must be duly identified with the accreditation of the event and must carry it at all times, as well as wear the numbered jacket to enter the Stadium, Grand Stand and any alternate court.

4. Printed Media

(1) reporter and (1) photographer shall be credited.

5. Agencies

(1) reporter and (1) photographer will be credited.

NOTIFICATION LETTER

Once the registration is correctly completed, you will receive an email notification confirming that the data was received correctly and that the application is in the process of approval.

Each application is handled on a personal basis, so there is no estimated response time for each application.

If your application is approved, you will receive an email with an ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION CODE (this code is personal and non-transferable, since it has particular accesses and must match the name of the application or applicant).

This code must be entered in a link that you will receive with your confirmation email to complete the registration process and receive your accreditation letter, which will indicate the date, place and time you will have to pick up your accreditation.

Accreditations will not be issued after the date indicated.

Press Room

The Press Room will be operating from Saturday, July 25th until August 1st, 90 minutes before the first game of the day until 90 min after the end of the event.

The press room will be equipped with:

  • WIFI service
  • Workstations
  • Printers
  • Screens with closed circuit
  • Continuous coffee break

Photographers' and cameramen's badges will be handed out in the press room.

There will be a website (www.loscabostennisopen.com) for which both credited and non-credited media will have access to download content, graphic and audiovisual material before, during and after the event. The material available will be free of charge for all media.

PRESS REGULATIONS | LOS CABOS MIFEL TENNIS OPEN BY TELCEL OPPO

  1. All media representatives (reporters, photographers and cameramen) are responsible for wearing their accreditation visibly during the event at all times
  2. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS FOR ACCESS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT WITHOUT THEIR ACCREDITATION.
  3. The accreditation only grants access to the spaces and schedules delimited by the event indicated
  4. It is strictly forbidden to request autographs or take personal photographs within the event facilities and during the duration of the event. Any person seen violating this rule will be expelled from the event.
  5. All photojournalists must wear a PRESS jacket to be able to remain in the photographers' corridor of the stadium and the alternate courts.
  6. Inside the stadium (in the stands), photographers will be allowed to set up in the area indicated to them. There will be only one access to enter and exit the stadium, which will be informed in the press room, and they will have a certain amount of time for other media to take their shots.
  7. The use of drones and live transmissions is strictly prohibited during the matches taking place at the event and in all areas of the complex. Any person caught using a drone or identified as transmitting live will have his/her accreditation withdrawn and will be expelled and banned by the Company and for any future events (TV, Web, Social Networks).
  8. No food or beverages may be allowed into the photographers' aisle or bleachers.
  9. It is strictly forbidden to bring alcoholic beverages into any work áreas or spaces.
  10. Any violation of these regulations will result in the permanent withdrawal of the accreditation.

SINCERELY
Organizing Committee

MEDIA OFFICER
América Jiménez
america@mextenis.com