Hacienda del Mar Los Cabos Resort, Villas and Golf, will host the 5th edition of the Abierto de Tenis Mifel.
This magnificent beachfront resort hosted the Tournament in its first 3 editions and will welcome the players back this year in its incredible facilities.
“We are happy to welcome all players as well as the organization committee of the Abierto de Tenis Mifel. In Hacienda del Mar we will strive every day and at all times for everyone to have that human warmth feeling from the Mexican culture,” said Renato Silva, director of the Hotel Hacienda del Mar Resort, Villas and Golf.
To ensure the safety and well-being of the players and their companions, the Abierto de Tenis Mifel created a security program which, together with the hotel’s protocols, will be responsible for implementing all prevention, protection and hygiene policies in the facilities.
Inside the hotel, players will stay in an area created and assigned by the Tournament called “Green Zone”. This area ensures the isolation of all players and ATP staff, hotel guests or the public.
Players and ATP staff are prohibited to leave this area and their stay is limited to this area.
Hacienda del Mar is just 10 minutes away from the Tournament’s new venue, Cabo Sports Complex, which makes it very convenient for players and the tournament’s operation.
Due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19, and in order to protect the players and citizens of Los Cabos, the Abierto de Tenis Mifel created a security program which will be responsible for planning and operating all security measures and protocols to guarantee and safeguard the health of all players and staff in the tournament.
The ATC SAFETY PROGRAM will follow all of the local authorities’ pandemic guidelines as well as the security measures required by the ATP.
Players and ATP staff must remain inside a designated area created by the tournament called “Green Zone” whenever they are at the hotel and at the Tournament’s facilities, this will ensure total isolation for the players and staff.
All those who will be in the “Green Zone” must do an antigen test when arriving at the hotel and must present the negative result in order to be accepted by the Tournament. In addition, they must realize an antigen test with a period of two days in between each test.
All the tournament’s personnel, suppliers, and sponsors must also take an antigen test and have a negative result in order to be accepted in the Tournament. In addition, they must realice antigen tests with a period of two days in between each test.
In order to reduce the risk of exposure due to COVID-19, a color coding was created to identify all staff.
It will be mandatory that all staff, players, and supporters must comply with the general protocols specified in the program.
Mandatory use of facemasks
Social distance of 1.5 mts
Constant and obsessive use of antibacterial
Body sanitization before entering offices
Do not kiss or hug others
Appropriate etiquette when sneezing
Report to the Quarantine area if there is any COVID symptoms or suspicions
Due to the pandemic, and as part of the ATC Safety guidelines, the tournament will not have any type of media in-person, these may be acredited virtually
Top 50 players such as Grigor Dimitrov (21), John Isner (33), Cameron Norrie (34), Taylor Fritz (36), Adrian Mannarino (42), and Sebastian Korda (50) confirm their presence in the tournament.
The 5th edition of the Abierto de Tenis Mifel will be hosted on its new venue, Cabo Sports Complex (CSC), a project created by Mextenis and Olarena.
Los Cabos ATP 250 will be held from July 19th to the 24th without any fans and will follow all security protocols, according to the indications from the local authorities.
Mexico City, June 22nd, 2021.-The Abierto de Tenis Mifel 2021 announces the list of players who will participate in the 5th edition of the Tournament, which will take place July 19th-24th at its new venue, Cabo Sports Complex (CSC).
Once again, there will be a lot of great ATP Tour players who stand out in this edition, among them there’s the Mexican’s favorite: Grigor Dimitrov (No. 21). The 30-year-old Bulgarian holds 8 ATP tournaments, including the Cincinnati Masters 1000 and the ATP Finals (2017). Dimitrov returns for the second time to Los Cabos looking to raise the beautiful trophy “huichol”. Another great player who returns to the Tournament is the 25-year-old Englishman Cameron Norrie (No. 34), who is currently living his best season by reaching the Estoril Finals, Lyon and the legendary Queen’s tournament.
The Americans John Isner (No. 33), Taylor Fritz (No. 36), Sebastian Korda, (No. 50), Sam Querrey (60), Steve Johnson (73), Denis Kudla (114) and Mackenzie McDonald (108)confirms America’s interest in the Abierto de Tenis Mifel and in competing in this important destination. The confrontation between compatriots is welcomed, and will bring out the player’s qualities: Isner’s serve, Fritz’s versatility, and Korda’s speed, son of former Czech tennis player, Petr Korda.
In addition to these great players, the tournament will also have the presence of the Frenchman Adrian Mannarino (No. 42), the Argentinian Guido Pella (No. 59) and the South African Kevin Anderson (No. 103), whose powerful serve and back strokes will be appreciated by all the fans.
Other players, who will bring a great tennis level to the tournament, are Egor Gerasimov (BLR), Jordan Thompson (AUS), Ricardas Berankis (LTU), IIya Ivashka (BLR), James Duckworth (AUS), Andreas Seppi (ITA) and Daniel Elahi Galán (COL); this would close the participation within the World’s Top 114.
Due to the pandemic and by the local authorities’ orders, the tournament will not be open to the fans, only allowing a very limited number of staff and sponsor’s guests (who must show a negative antigen test). The Abierto de Tenis Mifel, through its safety program, ATC Safety will be responsible for planning and operating all safety measures and protocols in order to ensure and safeguard the health of the staff, players, and guests within the tournament.
This year, the Abierto de Tenis Mifel will be at the new Cabo Sports Complex (CSC), a multifunctional sports complex with an exquisite architectural design, built together by Mextenis and Olarena. CSC is strategically located behind Solaz Resort Los Cabos (just 250 meters away) which will save time in transportation.
Cabo Sports Complex will be, starting this year, home of theAbierto de Tenis Mifel,which among the facilities there is: a stadium with a capacity of 3,500 spectators; a Grandstand for 1,500 people; three courts that accommodate more than 800 attendees; two practice fields with a capacity of 200 fans; an open area of more than 9,000 m2. CSC seeks to host the most exclusive events and position Los Cabos as a strategic destination in the entertainment world.
The social platforms, @abiertoloscabos, as well as the website, www.abiertoloscabos.com, will publish all results, content, and information of the Abierto de Tenis Mifel, ensuring an extensive and complete coverage for all fans. They will also be able to watch the matches through ESPN.
For more information, please visit abiertoloscabos.com.
ABIERTO DE TENIS MIFEL
The Abierto de Tenis Mifel, part of the ATP 250 category, will be held at the end of July in Los Cabos, BCS. It features a draw of 28 singles and 16 doubles who will compete on a hard surface. The tournament’s home is the Cabo Sports Complex, whose maximum capacity is 3,500 people in the main Stadium.
CABO SPORTS COMPLEX
Cabo Sports Complex is a multifunctional open space in Los Cabos, BCS, with amazing facilities and exquisite architectural design. It’s design to attract and host the most exclusive events and position Los Cabos as a strategic destination in the entertainment world. Built by Olarena and Mextenis.
I write to you hoping that you are well and in good health during these complicated times.
With deep sadness. I want to inform you that due to the active outbreak of COVlD-19, the Abierto de Tenis Mifel presentado por Cinemex 2020 has been suspended. Unfortunately, the current situation around the world, has forced us to adjourn, in order to preserve the integrity and safety of the fans, the players, and the staff who collaborates in our event.
Just briefly, after weeks of thorough analysis made in close collaboration with Tour members, the ATP extended the suspension of the ATP Tour through to July 31. which means that the ATP events in Hamburg, Bastad. Newport, Los Cabos, Gstaad, Umag, Atlanta, Bastad and Kitzbühel will not take place as scheduled. We support the decision taken by the ATP, for the people’s health is and will always be our priority.
As wise men say, “There is no reason to look back when you have so much to look forward to”. Starting today, we have a new motivation, a new challenge for 2021, where we’ll find ourselves celebrating together the 5th edition of the Abierto de Tenis Mifel presentado por Cinemex in our new home.
After only 4 years of operation, the results have been outstanding. We have all witnessed the growth of the tournament in one of Mexico’s most beautiful destinations; Los Cabos, The increase in attendance. the economic impact. the reach and positioning of the event confirms the public’s fondness, who values Mextenis’ commitment in hosting high-quality sporting events.
We are certain that the new tournament site, will make the Abierto de Tenis Mifel presentado por Cinemex, one of the best tournaments on the ATP Tour. The design and unique landscape will integrate nature with sport, resulting in a world class event.
Without a doubt, we will miss not being able to host the tournament, not being able to enjoy great tennis or the magnificent gastronomy at the venue, but above all, we will miss you; who year after year, grant us with your presence making this event possible.
Be certain that, for our part, we will be working with thoroughly on making next year an unforgettable event for us all.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely.
José Antonio Fernández C. Abierto de Tenis Mifel presentado por Cinemex, tournament Director.
This season, the tournament will have a new complex
Acapulco, Gro., February 27, 2020.- The bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and the american John Isner, will attend the Abierto de Tenis Mifel, presentado por Cinemex, which will be held in Los Cabos, Baja California next July, from the 20th to the 25th.
The fifth edition of the ATP 250 tournament will be held at a new stadium and new facilities, it is located at the Hotel Solaz in Los Cabos. Jose Antonio Fernandez, director of the event, announced that the construction has a progress of 20%. Last year, the tournament was distinguished as the third best organization in his category.
The new tennis complex will have a main stadium with a capacity for 5,000 spectators, a Grand Stand with 1,500 seats, and four alternate courts for matches and training, all of them are hard courts.
During the tournament’s presentation, Daniel Becker (CEO of Banca Mifel) and Rogelio Velez (CEO of Cinemex) reiterated their full support for the celebration of this new phase.
The Abierto de Los Cabos is included in the exclusive group of tournaments of the ATP Tour that has hotel headquarters and the sport complex in the same place just like Acapulco, Stockholm, Umag, and Dubai, which makes it very special.
Jose Antonio Fernandez emphasized the numbers obtained in 2019 during the tournament that was won by the argentinean Diego Schwartzman.
He assured that last year there was 22,751 people, a growth of 6% compared to 2018, this almost doubled the first year. The tournament almost had 50 hours of broadcast by ESPN, on a 10-year contract. The international coverage was broadcasted in all continents with 600 hours of transmission, with a 23% growth.
Grupo Pegaso and Grupo Olarena share the investment of the new complex, under a 10-year contract, with the desire of becoming the best tournament 250 of the circuit to then become a ATP 500. “The table is set with these facilities, now it is up to us as an organization to have everything ready and treat the players as we do in Acapulco, just like we have characterized ourselves in Mextenis”, said the general manager of the tournament.
Photo gallery – After a great tennis performance and a victory in two sets (7-6, 6-3) against Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman became the champion of the fourth edition of Los Cabos Open,
Photo gallery – The trophy of the Abierto de Tenis Mifel, presentado por Cinemex, left us in awe after we saw all the work that the huichol artists put into it. This piece of work show us part of the mexican culture.
Photo gallery – For the closure of doubles, Hugo Nys, Romain Arneodo, Dominic Inglot and Austin Krajicek delighted us with one of the best matches of Los Cabos Open, wich lead to the championship to the Monte Carlo team.
Photo gallery – José Antonio Fernández, director of the Abierto de Los Cabos, was one of the distinguished authorities that set the first stone of the new venue that will be in charge to host the tennis tournament starting 2020.
IT IS IMPORTANT YOU READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS
The accreditation of national and international media must be carried out through the website starting July 5ht until the 26th 2022. Under no circumstances media applications will be received after the mentioned date, no exceptions allowed.
All aplications for national and international media must meet the following requirements by Mextenis:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION
The journalist, photographer or cámara crew selected to cover the event by each media must complete the application form.
Accreditation requests will only be considered if they were issued through the official web site.
As part of the process, the director or editor of each media, must submit a letterhead (membrated letter) providing name (full descrption if posible) of the journalist, photographer and/or camera crew that will participate in the event coverage. Also, a full media kit must be attached (media presentation).
If you are a freelance journalist or photographer, you must provide testimony (portfolio) of your work, in addition to a letterhead (membrated letter) signed by the media company you will be representating and sponsors your work.
No application will be considered complete until the letterhead (membrated letter) from the director or editor has been received. Please attach your application with your assignment letter
Once you have pre-registered online, you will receive an email confirmation with the information (address, schedules & days) and any other information to collect your accreditation. You must present an official identification (ID) (Passport, Driver´s licence, other) to pick up.
PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCREDITATION
1. Websites
Any websites associated with any other print media, television or radio that had previously requested an accreditation, may be approved as long as they meet the necessary requirements.
A maximum of one (1) web journalist without a photographer may be accredited. The website (imagenshop.com) will be avialable, where you may have access to download any graphic and audiovisual content, during and after the event. This material can be downloaded for free and will be available for all.
The applicant must present the last 2 years of audited traffic data (identified as unique IP addresses per year).
2. Radio
Only one (1) reporter will be credited.
3. Televisión
All television networks that wish to be credited must follow these rules:
ESPN has all the exclusive rights to the broadcast of all games during the event
No TV or online media can record any images of any match(es) inside the main Stadium, the Grand Stand or alternate courts.
The use of any images will only be allowed to be used for any event on short summaries (News Access) and by no means can be sold for any commercial purposes either.
In any case the use of any material cannot exceed 2 minutes per day per event and may only be used 48 hours after the production of such material.
In the event that any TV or online media wishes to use images of the event, the only material authorized is the one put out by ESPN. With no exceptions.
No media present at the event will be able to do LIVE STREAMINGS inside the main Stadium, Grand Stand or any court thru the use of professional cameras, tablets, cell phones and/or any electronic device.
All photographers, reporters and camera crew must be fully identified with the accreditation of the event and must visibly wear it at all times, this rule also applies for the numbered jacket or vest, to be allowed inside the main stadium, Grand Stand and any court.
4. Printed Media
Only (1) reporter and (1) photographer will be credited.
5. Agencies
Only (1)reporter and (1) photographer will be credited.
NOTIFICATION LETTER
Once your registration is successfully completed, you will receive a confirmation email statting that all the aplication and data was correctly collected and is on the approval process.
Each application is managed personally, so there is no estimated time for the response to each of them.
If your application is approved, you will receive an email with a PRE-REGISTRATION CODE (this code is personal and non-transferable), it has a particular access and must match with the name of the application.
This code must be entered into the link that you will receive with your confirmation email to be able to finish the registration process and thus receive your letter of approved accreditation, indicating the date, place and schedule in which you will have to collect your accreditation.
Accreditations will not be delivered outside the indicated date. You must be on time. A strict control is taking place.
Press Room
The Press Room will be operating from Saturday, July 30th from 11:00 a.m. until August 6th, (90 minutes after the closure of the event).
The press room ammenities:
WIFI service
Work stations
Printers
TV Screens with CCTV
Continuous coffee break
Inside the press room, the jackets /vests for photographers and Cameramen or crew will be given away.
There will be a website available (www.abiertoloscabos.com) for both credited media as non-credited to be able to download content, graphic and audiovisual material before, during and after the event. All available material will be free for all media.
PRESS REGULATIONS | MIFEL TENNIS OPEN 2022
All media representatives (reporters, photographers and camara crew) are responsible for carrying their accreditation and must be visible at all time during the event.
WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, NO ACCESS WILL BE GRANTED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACREDITATION.
An accreditation only grants access to the spaces and schedules limited by the event as indicated in the accreditation itself.
It is strictly forbiden to ask for any autograph or take any personal photographs inside the event facilities and any duration of it. Any person seen infringing this rule will be automatically expelled from the event.
All graphic reporters must wear a jacket/vest with the legend PRESS, to be able to stay inside the corridor of photographers in the stadium and all other courts. The jacket/vest will be delivered exclusively inside the press room.
Inside the stadium (stands), photographers and camera crew may only stay in the indicated spot/área designated for them. There will be only one access for entry and exit, that will be announced inside the press room, and will only have a certain time and place determined so that other media may also take their photos.
It is strictly prohibited the use of drones as well as live broadcasts during the matches that take place during the event and all other areas of the complex. Any media or person not credited who is caught or surprised using a drone or is transmitting live will be expelled and banned to participate in any future events (Television, Web, Social Networks).
No food or drinks may be allowed inside the press premises or grandstands.
It is strictly forbidden to introduce any sort of alcoholic beverages into the event or working facilities.
Any violation of this regulation will be eligible to the permanente banning and withdrawl of the accreditation, taking place inmediately.
SINCERELY Organizing Committee
MEDIA OFFICER América Jiménez america@mextenis.com
