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Rodrigo Pacheco withdraws on his debut

Los Cabos August 1st, 2022.- Mexican Rodrigo Pacheco had to withdraw for medical reasons in what was his first participation in the main draw of an ATP tour tournament.

The 17-year-old was solid on his side of the court and defense, but lacked power in his strokes to overcome the speed shown by the Australian Rinky Hijikata, the 224th rank in the world. After his withdrawal, he explained the main reason; three days ago he had a fall in the hotel and started to feel a
small discomfort in his hand.

“Before the match started I didn’t know whether to go in or not because of the discomfort in my hand, but the chance to go in was something unbelievable. I was in pain but I endured it as my team and I had a good treatment before the game, a few massages and everything to keep the swelling down. If I wasn’t enjoying it it’s not fair to me.”

After receiving one of the wild cards, Rodrigo said he felt excited and grateful for the opportunity and although he didn`t show any nerves on the court, his injury did not allow him to show his talent against a player who at 21 has more experience than the Mexican. With this victory Hijikata already has two
games of advantage over Pacheco, as they had previously met in the Challenger of Morelos.

Pacheco had lost the first set 6-3 and was down 0-4 in the second set, when he asked for the withdraw. “90% of the people would be afraid to enter a court if they are not in their best shape but I don’t want to be like that, as long as there is a chance I want to face it and learn from it. I know I’m on the right track and I wanted to show everyone my playing skills and gamet, it’s been very tough. I take away deep learnings, humbleness and mixed feelings of happiness with a bit of sadness. I know I can give much more.

Los Cabos Reveals much more from the players

The most outstanding players of the 6th edition shared their impressions of the new Cabo Sports Complex and confess what they enjoy most about Mexico.

Los Cabos, August 1st, 2022.- Passions, hobbies, goals and legacies, the media day of the Mifel Tennis Open left surprising statements from the protagonists, who highlighted their first impressions of the new Cabo Sports Complex (CSC) and how much they have enjoyed the destination of Los Cabos.

Since his time in Acapulco, British Cameron Norrie (No. 12) had commented that the Pacific Sea is his favorite and for that same reason, Los Cabos is a destination that means a lot to him, since, it was here that he won his first title in 2021.

“I love the beach, I was trying to surf today and coming back to Mexico is good, I know they love tennis. It’s a special place for me because here I won my first tournament last year, I love the playing conditions. The court is fast and it suits my game. It’s good to be back and I came early today to try and get ready to defend my title, I hope to play at the same level. This is one of my favorite parts of the year,” said Norrie.

On the other hand, the Russian Daniil Medvedev, who assured that reaching No. 1 in the ATP ranking is the highlight of his year, and also revealed the reason why he preferred to attend this week’s ATC.

“I definitely love the beaches and the weather. Its my second time in Mexico, happy to be able come back for many years, you never know. There are many tournaments on the tour, but I always want to visit new places and enjoy new countries; it’s a new city and I wanted to experience something new. I think it’s a strong tournament, especially considering there is a ATP 500 in the United States, so it’s not easy to have the best players. I am enjoying staying here but the main focus is tennis. Let’s hope everyone is ready. The new complex has everything we need, I like it, looks great, it feels like being in the desert, the stadium is very big”, said Medvedev.

Finally, another Top 10 player who attracts the most attention is the Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime (No. 9), who decided to return to live out a new experience in Mexican soil.

“The scenery is breath taking, a beautiful location to play a tournament, I’m just happy every time I discover a new place where I haven’t played, new fans, new week and so far its been great. I like Mexico, it’s not so far from where I’m from, we’re on the same continent. There is a lot of intensity from the crowd. Hopefully it will be full house all week, there are very good players participating and it’s not going to be easy, but I feel confident. I like to play under these conditions, fast and high rebounding, they are good for my game”, said the Canadian.

The top three seeds of the tournament will be in action this Wednesday in the third day of activities of the ATP 250 tournament in Los Cabos

Four wild cards to be defined in Los Cabos.

Two Australians reach main draw tickets.

Los Cabos, July 31, 2022.

Australians Rinky Hijikata and Max Purcell reached two of the four tickets that the Qualifying Tournament gave to play in the main draw of the Mifel Tennis Open 2022 to be played from August 1 to 6 in Los Cabos.

The other two tickets to the main draw went to Japan’s Kaichi Uchida and Nick Chapell of the United States.

Hijikata beat Argentine Gonzalo Villanueva 6-4, 6-3, while Purcell defeated Serbian Pedja Krstin 6-4, 6-1.
Meanwhile, Chapell defeated Aziz Dougaz 7-5, 7-6 and Uchida won 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 against Colombian Nicolas Barrientos.

This Monday in the first day of the tournament, Mexican Rodrigo Pacheco will face Australian Hijikata and the winner will play in the second round against world No. 1, Russian Daniil Medvedev.

Kids and players shine at Kids Day

  • A group of players enjoyed the traditional Children`s Day

Kids were able to learn secrets from the best after two years of restrictions due to the pandemic.

Los Cabos, July 31st, 2022.- Welcoming audiences back again after two years of restrictions due to COVID, meaning the return of the traditional Children´s Day at the Mifel Tennis Open. This edition not only celebrates the full opening of the Cabo Sports Complex (CSC), but it also graces one of it´s most exemplary events by allowing children to mingle and interact with the best tennis players in attendance to the tournament.

The players enjoyed the company of the youngest ATC 2022 attendees and as King of the Court ,shined in different ways in which the children were able to learn from the Russian some tricks in light of their sporting future.

Music, singing, dancing, sports and above all fun, were key ingredients that enhanced the evening in the main stadium, where some players like the American (US) Ernesto Escobedo, the Brazilian Marcelo Melo, the Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic and the Mexicans Miguel Angel Reyes Varela and Santiago Gonzalez came together to teach the competitiveness and healthy spirit that is required in this sport or any.

It all started with the “Racket Shoot” contest where giant rackets were placed on one side of the court so that each player, with the help the of a child chosen from the audience, had 30 seconds to accumulate points by shooting at the target.

The losing  side  or players had to perform a Tik Tok video which made the audience laugh. The kids were really excited to see the great players in Los Cabos.

Giant tennis balls took center stage in the grandstand where the most lucky ones left the court with their favorite autographs and where some young talents were able to show off their knowledge of the so called “white sport” in the King of the Court contest which served to challenge different opponents as a team.

Children´s Day is a key part of the community program that is promoted by the Mifel Tennis Open, which seeks thru out entertainment to develop children’s interest in sports and promotes physical activity

Rodrigo Pacheco, a hope for Mexican tennis

  • The 17-year-old player is playing for the first time in the main draw of an ATP Tournament.

Los Cabos, July 31:

Mexican Rodrigo Pacheco, who this year reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros Junior, has a golden opportunity at the Mifel 2022 Tennis Open, which is being played this week in Los Cabos.

The results of the young Mexican have not gone unnoticed in Mexico and for Mextenis, which organizes the ATC, as they have seen of Rodrigo`s potential for Mexico to have a tennis player within the Top-100 in the coming years.

“I’m going to play my first main draw at the professional level and I think it’s an incredible opportunity” shared Pacheco with the Tournament this Sunday in which he offered interviews to the press where he also acknowledged that few players in the world receive these opportunities at 17 years.

“I’m very happy and excited for the support of Geoffrey Fernandez -Tournament Director- and to everyone who supported me to get here, I’m going to try to take evert advantage and enjoy it to the fullest”.

On Saturday, the draw placed Pacheco in the possibility of playing against the world No. 1, Russian Daniil Medevedev, top seed, but for that to happen, Pacheco will have to overcome the first round in which he will face a player coming from the qualifying round.

“This is something very new for me, but I think I’m ready for it even though I still lack a little bit of experience and competing more at this level, where the best in the world play.”

Although, he is young and with limited experience at the high level, Pacheco, who is coached by Mexican Alan Lemaitre, accepted that “sooner or later you have to get to compete against the best to realize what you need to improve”.

In addition, he said that in the near future he hopes to reach tournaments in Mexico, such as the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco and the Mifel Tenis Open in Los Cabos, “being among the favorites and having a chance to be one of the players designated to win the tournament”.

Rodrigo considered that this opportunity comes at the best time “it is one of the steps that have to be taken and being now a junior level player, sooner or later, you have to move to the professional level”.

“It’s better to do it before many other players who are of age and that’s why I feel that now is the best time to take advantage of this opportunity,” said Pacheco.

On the Mexican’s calendar is scheduled the US Open, his fourth junior Grand Slam, then he will play other professional tournaments and next year is going to be his last at the junior level.

“I would like to play the Grand Slams and I would love to win one. I know I have many opportunities to do it and I am ready, but also the goal is to reach a higher rank on a professional level and make the final jump to professional,” he stated.

Mexicans are eliminated in Los Cabos qualifying round

— This Sunday four tickets to be defined for the main draw.

Los Cabos, July the 30th, 2022.- The first day of the qualifiers in the 2022 Mifel Tennis Open, which will grant four tickets to the main draw, reports the elimination of the Mexicans Emilio Bravo and Luis Carlos Álvarez.

The Australian Max Purcell defeated Bravo 6-2, 6-1 and the Argentinian Gonzalo Villanueva defeated Álvarez 6-1, 6-2. It was a good experience for the Mexicans, whom despite their defeats demonstrated very good playing skills.

Meanwhile, Argentina’s Matías Franco Descotte lost 6-1, 7-6 to the Tunisian Aziz Dougaz.

Colombian, Juan Sebastián Gómez was also eliminated, losing to the Australian, Rinky Hijikata 6-2, 6-3, but his compatriot Nicolás Barrientos managed to beat the Greek Michail Pervolarakis 6-3, 6-2.

In other results, the American (US) Nick Chappell defeated Frenchman Maxime Janvier 6-3, 6-4 and the Serbian Pedja Krstin defeated the American (US) Ulises Blanch 6-4, 6-2, finally the Japanese Kaichi Uchida managed to beat the Australian Matthew Ebden 6 -2 and 6-2.

With the second qualifying day and delivery of the four tickets to the main draw. The draw will finally be defined for the 6th edition of the ATP 250 that will take place at the Cabo Sports Complex (CSC).

— Sunday matches for the Qualifyers:
Gonzalo Villanueva (ARG) vs. Rinky Hijikata (AUS)
Nicolas Barrientos (COL) vs. Kaichi Uchida (JPN)
Max Purcell (AUS) vs. Pedja Krstin (SRB)
Nick Chappell (USA) vs. Aziz Dougaz (TUN

Main Draw of the Mifel Tennis Open was held

Top four seeds await opponent
Mexico’s Rodrigo Pacheco could face world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the second round.

Los Cabos, July 30th, 2022.- In a ceremony hosted by Geoffrey Fernandez, Director of the Mifel Tennis Open, the main draw of the 6th edition of the ATP 250 tournament was held. The top seeds already know their possible opponents and must plan their strategies in search for this editions title.

World No. 1, Russian Daniil Medvedev, and the second seed, Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime (No. 9), both debutants in Los Cabos, are placed on opposite sides of the draw and could face each other if they advance of course to the final. Both are waiting their opponents for the second round.

Cameron Norrie (No. 13), current champion, will face the winner of the match between Chun-Hsin Tseng (No. 87) and a player who advances from the qualifiers. The British stands in the bottom part of the draw, allowing a possible clash later on in the tournament against Felix Auger-Aliassime who looks to defend his crown.

The Serbian, Miomir Kecmanovic (No. 33) became the fourth seed of the current edition and sits on the upper part of the draw where he awaits an opponent.

One of the most interesting duels of the first round will the one between the Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis (No. 69) and the Spanish, Fernando Verdasco (No. 124). While his compatriot Feliciano López (No. 267) (a people´s favorite), was one of the 3 players to receive an invitation to participate in the main draw and will have to face the Moldavian, Radu Albot (No. 114). The Spaniard was a finalist in the first edition of the tournament (2016) and in 2017 reached the quarterfinals.

The Mexican, Alejandro Hernández (No. 531), who also received another wild card by the Tournament organizers was placed at the bottom of the draw and will play the Australian, John Millman (No. 81) where he´ll find a tougher challenger. While Rodrigo Pacheco (No. 1582), whom also received an invitation to debut in a main draw of an ATP tour tournament will have the challenge of facing the Frenchman, Quentin Halys (No. 74) while being in the most important moment of his young career.

“I’m very excited to participate, keeping calm is a bit difficult, but I always try to think about what I have to do for the next point so I don’t get distracted. I would love to play against the No. 1 and see what I’m made of,” stated the young Mexican who will also participate in the doubles category and in case he advances, could make his dream come true, and face the worlds No. 1, Daniil Medvedev.

The young American Brandon Nakashima (No. 56) will face the player who advances from the qualifying round. While Fabio Fognini (No. 54), 2018`s champion edition and 5th seed, will look to surprise again but first must defeat the Lithuanian, Ricardas Berankis (No. 102).

After the draw, Geoffrey Fernández, Director of the Mifel Tennis Open highlighted “We have a great set of players, while adding the fact of their newest facilities.” It´s a sensational scenario. It´s one of the best destinations in the country for many events as well. Two years without any crowds due to the pandemic, and this year without a doubt can expect new things at the venue. We are looking forward to this edition and we are grateful to the media for joining us”.

The main draw activity of the Mifel Open starts this Monday, August the 1st, ending at 6 pm local time

The Qualifying Tournament begins in Los Cabos.

This Saturday 8 games will be played.

Los Cabos, July 29th, 2022.
The qualifying tournament will award four tickets to the main draw, the Mifel Tennis Open 2022 officially starts this Saturday.

The fans, who for the first time will visit the stands of the Cabo Sport Complex, will be the animators of the Qualy that will be played on Saturday and Sunday.

Among the players who will seek to obtain a place in the main draw will be the Mexicans Emilio Bravo, who will face the Australian Max Purcell and Luis Carlos Alvarez against the Argentine Gonzalo Villanueva, and his compatriot Matias Franco Descotte will play against Aziz Dougaz of Tunisia.

Colombians Juan Sebastian Gomez and Nicolas Barrientos will also play against Australian Rinky Hijikata and Greek Michail Pervolarakis, respectively.

For the local tennis players, the Mexican Rodrigo Pacheco, 17 years old and who reached the quarter finals in the junior category of the Australian Open and Roland Garros, in addition to Alejandro Hernandez, received a wild card to participate in the main draw.

In the main draw, the presence of the world number 1 Daniil Medvedev is confirmed, as well as the Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime (No. 9) and the British Cameron Norrie (No.12), who defend his 2021 title.

The three are already in Los Cabos and are training at the tournament venue to seek
to adapt to the hard court.

The list of players for the 6th edition of the ATP 250, which will take place for the second time at the Cabo Sports Complex (CSC) from August 1st to 6th, also includes the participation of the Argentines Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Facundo Bagnis, in addition to the Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic, Australian Thanasi Kokkinankis and American Brandon Nakashima

Fabio Fognini; above Tennis a great father figure and human being.

Current World No. 64, Fognini was champion at Los Cabos in 2018
The Italian is married to former tennis player Flavia Penetta and has three children.

Mexico City, June the 18th, 2022.- Born on the 24th of May, 1987 in San Remo, Italy.
Fabio Fognini is known to never have been afraid to speak his mind, but its also rarely revealed whats behind his personality, besides the obvious (a great tennis player), making it impossible for him to go unnoticed on any match.

Holding a racket since he was 4 years old, like many Italians, his first passion was with soccer,even confessing that there are many times when he prefers to kick the ball even though he knows that tennis has given him everything , quoting his very own words, “Tennis is my profession a job for me, not a sport”.

“Fogna”, as he is nicknamed, can freely speak his mind and my also seem very controversial with some of his remarks or comments, despite some topics.

His laidback personality can be seen in and off the courts, even one could easily say that he doesn`t require much effort to get noticed.

Making the leap to professional in 2004 at the age of 17. The first of his titles would come in 2013. Few know that at 18 he suffered severe wrist pains, so a doctor told him that surgery with a (50-50) chance of full recovery was his best option if he wanted to play again. Despite the odds and almost two decades later he hasn`t had to go under any medical procedure.

In 2016 he married former Top 10 (WTPA) tennis player, Flavia Penetta, winner of the 2015 US Open, having three kids; Federico, Farah and Flaminia.

In 2019 he became the first Italian to win a Masters 1000, (Monte Carlo), an achievment that made him the oldest player to enter the Top 10 at age 32. His highest ATP ranking has been No. 9, (securing it on July 2019) and also his latest title so far.

Eight of his last 9 titles have been on clay, a surface on which his style of playing stands out nicely. Therefore having his best performance in Roland Garros, reaching quarterfinals in 2011.
This year at Indian Wells he became the Italian with the most recorded wins in tour history, surpassing Adriano Panatta.

Fabio Fognini has shared that he is now focused on enjoying the last years of his career and that he`s happy.

“Peque” Schwartzman seeks to grow at Los Cabos, where he`s previosly been a champion

– The Argentinian and current No. 14 outclassed Taylor Fritz in the 2019 edition to win the title.

Mexico City, July the 11th.- When the Argentinian Diego Schwartzman (No. 14 ATP) steps into any court, the first thing that stands out for those who havent´t met him is his height with just barely 1.70 meters tall (5.5 feet), when in average tennis player measures more than 1.80 meters (5.9 feet).

So taking that into consideration, Schwartzman next to any tennis player is considered “small”, a word from which derives his nickname “Peque” (spanish meaning small boy or short) as he`s known, born in Buenos Aires in 1992.

In addition to his height, Schwartzman weighs 64 kilograms (141 pounds). Ten kilos less than the average player. Both factors have not prevented him from winning titles, having won 4 already in his career; Istanbul 2016, Rio de Janeiro 2018, Los Cabos 2019 and Buenos Aires 2021.

Diego delivers a good tennis, his driven and disciplined and besides, he has a great connection with the Mexican crowd.

The Argentinian was one of the last two star players to join the open, alongside the Italian Fabio Fognini.

Schwartzman will compete with higher ranked players such as; the Russian Daniil Medvedev (No. 1), Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime (No. 9) and Britain’s Cameron Norrie (No.11).

With the presence of “Peque” and Fognini, the 6th edition of the tournament, will have the participation of it`s last three champions. The Italian Fognini who won in 2018, Schwartzman 2019 and Norrie 2021, current defending champion and reaching Wimbledon`s semifinals.

In addition to Schwartzman, two more Argentinians will also be attending the Open at Los Cabos, Tomas Martín Etcheverry and Facundo Bagnis.

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