• 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.

— 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

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

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

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.

– 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.

Norrie, defending champion in Los Cabos, met his best Grand Slam at Wimbledon

-The British, top 11th of the world, reached the semifinals falling to Novak Djokovic, (champion).

Mexico City, July 11th, 2022.– The attendance of the British Cameron Norrie (No. 11 ATP) in this seasons third Grand Slam, (Wimbledon Open), ended on a high note by advancing to the semifinals at the All England Tennis Club.

During the 2 weeks of the open, Norrie delivered his best performance yet.

In the first and second rounds, the British eliminated the Spaniards Pablo Andujar and Jaume Munar, respectively. Then on the third and fourth rounds he defeated the Americans Steve Johnson and Tommy Paul.

During the quarterfinals, he beat the Belgian David Goffin, but in the semifinals, the Serbian Novak Djokovic was waiting for him. The Briton managed to snatch the first set, but the former No. 1 overcame the odds to reach the finals, raising his 21st Grand Slam trophy.

With this label, Norrie will arrive at Los Cabos, for the 6th edition of the Mifel Tennis Open 2022, very motivated and fan favorite to defend his last years title (2021).

Norrie, will attend the tournament along with the Russia’s Daniil Medvedev (No. 1) and Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime (No. 9), as well as Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman (No.14) and Italy’s Fabio Fognini (No. 64).

Precisely with this list of top notch players, the sixth edition of the tournament, which will celebrate the return of an audience on the stands, will feature the attendance of tournaments last three champions; the Italian Fognini 2018, Schwartzman in 2019 and Norrie in 2021. 2020`s edition was cancelled due to the pandemic.

The Los Cabos Mifel Tennis Open will be held for the second time at the Cabo Sports Complex (CSC).

Norrie, with 26, is the No. 1 representative of the United Kingdom, being finalist at Auckland in 2019, Estoril 2021, Lyon 2021 and London / Queen’s Club 2021. Escalating the ATP rankings thanks to his outstading tennis.

Achieving the first of the four titles, precisely in Los Cabos last year.

For this years edition, he`ll try to maintain momentum from last years performance, winning the Indian Wells Masters 1000 final. So far the most important victory of his career. Meanwhile winning titles this year at Delray Beach and Lyons.

• Outstanding Top 20 players such as Daniil Medvedev (No. 1), Félix Auger-Aliasime (No. 9), Cameron Norrie (No. 12) and Diego Schwartzman (No. 15) have confirmed their participation at Los Cabo Open.

• The Cabo Sports Complex (CSC) will open its doors for the first time to the public for it´s 6th edition, the Mifel Tennis Open.

• The ATP 250 will take place from August 1st thru the 6th, tickets already on sale.

Mexico City, July 5th, 2022.-The Mifel Tennis Open 2022 announces the official list of players for its 6th edition  (ATP 250),  taking place for the second time at the Cabo Sports Complex (CSC) from August 1st thru the 6th.

Current No.1 Daniil Medvedev and No. 9 Félix Auger-Aliasime will do the honors in a historic edition celebrating the return of a live audience.  Also highlighting the visit of the past three champions. Britain’s Cameron Norrie (No.12) who´ll  be looking to defend his title after showing of his best Grand Slam performance so far on this years Wimbledon edition.

In addition to the three previously announced players, the open will be delighted to recieve the 29 year old Argentine; Diego Schwartzman (No.15), whom after winning in the 2019 edition of the Mifel Tennis Open, added a fourth title to his fifth collection of ATP titles.

On the other hand, veteran John Isner (No. 24), men’s doubles champion along with the Mexican Hans Hach in last years edition, returns for a second time in a row to Los Cabos, while the Italian Fabio Fognini (No. 63), champion in 2018, will also be back with 35 years of age, looking to surprise the Mexican fans once again.

With 22 years of age, Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic (No. 30), who is coached by former Argentine player, David Nalbandian, arrives at the Mifel Tennis Open while enjoying the best ranking of his career. He`s also joined by the American (US) Brandon Nakashima (No. 56), who`s received praises for reaching the 16th round at Wimbledon and was a finalist at Los Cabos last year. Both represent the young talents to be highlighted.

Another of the US players that also will be present is Steve Johnson current (No. 93), although the Australian nation will be the one to shine with four players in the Open; Thanasi Kokkinakis (No. 79) finalist in 2017 and also won the Australian Open in men’s doubles. The other 3 Aussies are, Jordan Thompson (No. 76), John Millman (No. 85) and Jason Kubler (No. 99).

To complete the list of high level performance players to the tournament, are the Argentineans Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Facundo Bagnis, Portuguese Joao Sousa, Frenchman Quentin Halys and 20-year-old Chun-hsin Tseng from Chinese Taipei.

It is also worth mentioning that the 17-year old Mexican, Rodrigo Pacheco, received an invitation to participate in the qualifying round and be able to win a ticket to the main draw of the Mifel Tennis Open.

The young national sensation, who`s in full development stage, already can presume having reached the quarterfinals in the junior category of the Australian Open and Roland Garros.

The Mexican Alejandro Hernández also received a wild card to participate in the qualifiers.

The Mifel Tennis Open, through its ATC Safety program, will be in charge of all the planning and operations ,not forgeting all safety and health protocols to guarantee the well being of the all the staff, players and guests within the tournament.

The new venue, Cabo Sports Complex (CSC), is strategically located behind the “Solaz Resort Los Cabos” (just 250 meters away from main playing grounds) allowing time savings during transfers.

Among The Cabo Sports Complex (CSC) facilities are: a main stadium with capacity for 3,500 spectators; a Grandstand for 1,500 atendees; three courts that can accommodate more than 800 spectators; two practice courts with a capacity for 200 fans and an overall floor area of 9,000 square meters. Looking to host exclusive events and position it as a top notch spot for any sports event or the entertainment industry. Built by the renowed architectural firm; Olerena & Mextenis.

The social platforms, @abiertoloscabos, as well as the website, www.abiertoloscabos.com, will publish all the results, content and  any information regarding the Mifel Tennis Open, guaranteeing a complete coverage for fans.

Likewise, fans will be able to closely follow the event on television through ESPN. The press accreditation process is now open. For more information please visit the web site; abiertoloscabos.com/prensa/

Re openning his trophy case in 2021 with his title at Los Cabos

Achieved his highest rank (No. 10) on April 2022

Mexico City, June the 27th, 2022.- The main goal of the British (current no. 12 ATP) in the next Mifel Tennis Open will be to show his best game ever by, trying to defend last year´s title.

Not an easy task for Norrie, due to the fact that he`ll probably be facing the Russian Daniil Medvedev (No.1) and the Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime (No. 9).

With only 26, he is the main (No. 1) representative of the United Kingdom and in recent years has been climbing the ATP rankings, reaching the Top 10 thanks to his great tennis.

Achieving the first of the four titles, precisely in Los Cabos last year. Previously, he was finalist at Auckland in 2019, Estoril 2021, Lyon 2021 and London / Queen’s Club 2021.

This year, he`ll try to maintain momentum from last years performance where he also won the Indian Wells Masters 1000 final. So far the most important victory of his career. Meanwhile winning titles this year at Delray Beach and Lyons.

On the other hand, Norrie will seek to stand out at Wimbledon, this seasons 3rd Grand Slam, aiming to get through the 3rd round and improve his record (26 wins and 14 losses)

Mexico City, June 21st, 2022.- Starting July 11th and until the end of the season (November), the ATP has announced that they will allow coaching “off court” during qualifying and main draw matches as a trial, following the example that the WTA already implemented in 2020.

Over the years, different players have been warned during games for this practice, with Stefanos Tsitsipas being the most recient player accused of receiving advice from his father and coach Apostolos Tsitsipas in some matches.

Now coaches and their players will be able to interact whenever they consider necessary during different tournaments, as a trial, of course always respecting the rules.

The Mifel Tennis Open, takes part on the second half of the ATP tour calendar, so attendees will be able to closely watch how the coaching practice works. This could mean the end of an era if after the trial period it`s decided to leave this practice permanently.

The ATP has been very clear in the conditions that it will authorize:

• Coaches must be seated in their designated área only.
• Coaching (verbal and non-verbal) is only allowed if it does not interrupt the game and does not create a distraction during the opponent’s point or turn.
• Verbal coaching is only allowed when the player is on the same side of his serve/court
• Non-verbal coaching (signs) are allowed at any given moment.
• Verbal coaching will consist of a few words and/or short phrases, full conversations or indications are not allowed at any moment.
• Coaches must not speak to their players when they abandono or leave the court for any reason.
• Sanctions or fines will be applied in case of misuse or negligence to respect.

The goal is to create some sort of intriguing moments or “on court” analysis that may fuel the fans curiosity or entertainment experience, as well as to provide players with some playing consistency.

It is worth mentioning that in previous years the tour had launched these sort of trials while coaching “on court” thru the use of headphones. Mainly on the NextGen finals, where this modality received some criticism, or non acceptance.