The Mexican Open and the resort city seek to tell the world that Acapulco is back, after Hurricane Otis caused devastating damage in 2023.

(250301) -- ACAPULCO, March 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Nakashima Brandon of the United States hits a return during the singles semifinal match against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic at the 2025 ATP Mexican Open tennis tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, Feb. 28, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

Top seed Alexander Zverev and fifth seed Ben Shelton were eliminated inside Arena GNP Seguros. Zverev went down to 19-year-old qualifier Learner Tien, 6-3, 6-4, while Shelton was on the receiving end of a 7-6 (3), 6-3 loss to David Goffin.

Casper Ruud was one of three top seeds to exit the Mexican Open on Wednesday due to the effects of a stomach bug, while both Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton suffered early defeats at the ATP 500 tournament in Acapulco.

American teenager Learner Tien beat top-seeded Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 to move into the quarterfinals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco.

Players dropping like flies today at ATP 500 Acapulco today. After Tommy Paul withdrew just before his match with stomach issues, Rune retired down 0-3 in first and now Casper Ruud has also withdrawn. Not sure if those latter two are officially for stomach reasons also yet. Later, he said he was dealing with food poisoning.

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(250228) -- ACAPULCO, Feb. 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- David Goffin of Belgium serves during the singles quarterfinal match against Nakashima Brandon of the United States at the 2025 ATP Mexican Open tennis tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, Feb. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)