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March 4th, 2018

Del Potro Wins Big Man Battle Against Anderson for ATP Acapulco Acclaim

“I think he played really well,” Anderson said of Del Potro. “He’s obviously a tough competitor and a great player. I just needed to do a little bit more today.”

Posted by Jeremy Davis @ 2:31 pm in Tennis | 15 Comments »

March 4th, 2018

Tsurenko Tops Voegele to Defend WTA Acapulco Title

“It’s such a special tournament for me, winning here for the second time — this is just an unbelievable feeling for me to be here,” Tsurenko said afterwards. “It was amazing…It was almost three hours, we both were nervy and we were still fighting to the end.”

Posted by Staff @ 1:21 pm in Tennis | Comments Off on Tsurenko Tops Voegele to Defend WTA Acapulco Title

March 1st, 2015

Ferrer, Bacsinszky Collect Acapulco Titles

In both sets Ferrer broke early and Nishikori broke back, at the end of the second set trading breaks again until the Spaniard benefited from more of the total 40 unforced errors from Nishikori.

Posted by Staff @ 1:01 pm in Tennis | 4 Comments »

February 26th, 2015

After 7 Years, Ryan Harrison Finally Got His First Top 10 Win, Now He’s Ready To Become The Best In The World!

Ryan Harrison won his first career Top 10 match.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:00 am in 2015 Season | 13 Comments »

February 24th, 2015

Watch Grigor Dimitrov Jump Off A Cliff… Or Did He? [Video]

Is this Grigor Dimitrov jumping off a cliff in Acapulco?

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:25 am in Videos | Comments Off on Watch Grigor Dimitrov Jump Off A Cliff… Or Did He? [Video]

March 1st, 2014

If Grigor Dimitrov Wants To Shed His “Showtime” Nickname, He Needs To Stop Winning Points Like This [Video]

Grigor Dimitrov won one of the best points of the year this morning during a victory over Andy Murray.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:33 am in Best Shots, Videos | 13 Comments »

February 27th, 2014

Federer Steps On The Worm, Djokovic Cruises In Dubai; Gulbis-Dimitrov Thursday In Acapulco

Roger Federer overcame a 2-0 deficit in the third set to turn away Radek Stepanek Wednesday in Dubai.

Posted by Staff @ 12:45 am in Dubai | 52 Comments »

February 26th, 2014

Djokovic Advances In Dubai, Federer Returns Wednesday; Murray Wins, Isner Falls In Mexico

Novak Djokovic was an easy winner Tuesday in Dubai while John Isner tumbled out of Acapulco.

Posted by Staff @ 1:20 am in Dubai | 29 Comments »

February 25th, 2014

Andy Murray: Each Week I’m Feeling A Bit Better [Video]

With Indian Wells and Miami on the horizon, Andy Murray says he’s getting better every week.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:05 am in Videos | 7 Comments »

February 25th, 2014

Grigor Dimitrov And Genie Bouchard Get Wet Together In Acapulco, Is Maria Jealous? [Video]

Grigor Dimitrov and Genie Bouchard spent an afternoon flying around in a helicopter and then playing tennis on the water. Is a future romance in the works?

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:37 am in Videos | 6 Comments »

October 17th, 2013

Andy Murray Will Play Acapulco For The First Time Next February

Andy Murray has signed up to play in Acapulco.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:59 am in 2014 Season | 5 Comments »

March 1st, 2013

Berdych Saves 3 MPs To Beat Federer, Faces Djokovic In Dubai Final; Ferrer Awaits Nadal Or Almagro In Acapulco

Tomas Berdych saved 3 matchpoints to stun Roger Federer in the Dubai semifinals, he’ll now meet Novak Djokovic in the title bout tomorrow.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:11 pm in Dubai, Latin Swing | 123 Comments »

February 28th, 2013

Djokovic, Federer Lead Dubai Final Four; Nadal Closes In On Another Acapulco Title

The Top 4 seeds including former champions Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are in the semifinals Friday in Dubai.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:01 pm in Dubai, Latin Swing | 162 Comments »

February 27th, 2013

Federer, Djokovic On Court Wednesday In Dubai; Nadal Makes Quick Work Of Qualifier In Mexico

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are featured in a nighttime twin-bill Wednesday in Dubai while Rafael Nadal scores a win in Mexico as his comeback continues.

Posted by Staff @ 12:09 am in Dubai, Latin Swing | 24 Comments »

February 25th, 2013

Rafael Nadal Says His Knee Still Bothers Him, But Not To Worry Because His Comeback Is On Track [Video]

Rafael Nadal resumes his comeback this week in Acapulco where he’ll test his bothersome knee against the likes of David Ferrer and Nicolas Almagro.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:56 pm in Latin Swing, Videos | 14 Comments »