Mexican Open 2026 Final Results: Italian Excellence in Acapulco

ACAPULCO, Mexico – The 33rd edition of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC concluded with a historic milestone for Italian tennis and a long-awaited doubles triumph for two tour veterans. On the blue hard courts of the Arena GNP Seguros, Flavio Cobolli etched his name into the history books as the first Italian to hoist the singles trophy in Acapulco.

Singles: Cobolli Breaks New Ground

In a battle between the tournament’s fifth and eighth seeds, Flavio Cobolli defeated American Frances Tiafoe in a tightly contested final, 7–6(4), 6–4.

The victory marks a significant turning point for the 23-year-old Italian:

• Third Career Title: This follows his 2025 clay-court triumphs in Bucharest and Hamburg.
• Hard-Court Breakthrough: This is Cobolli’s first ATP title on a hard-court surface, proving his versatility beyond the red clay.
• Historic Win: Cobolli becomes the first Italian player to win the Mexican Open singles title since the tournament’s inception.

Defending champion Tomáš Macháč did not return to defend his crown, opting instead for the Dubai Tennis Championships, though he was ultimately forced to withdraw from that event due to injury.

Doubles: A “Best Friend” Victory for Melo and Zverev

The doubles final saw a heartwarming conclusion as long-time friends Marcelo Melo and Alexander Zverev secured their first title as a team, defeating Alexander Erler and Robert Galloway 6–3, 6–4.

The victory was laden with milestones for the veteran pair:

• Melo’s Milestone: At 42 years old, this was Marcelo Melo’s 42nd ATP Tour-level doubles title. It also marked a “Golden Fortnight” for the Brazilian, who won in Rio de Janeiro just one week prior.
• Zverev’s Return to Doubles Glory: For Alexander Zverev, this was his third doubles title and his first since 2019 (which he also won in Acapulco alongside his brother, Mischa).
• Tournament History: This victory secured Melo’s third Acapulco title and Zverev’s second.

The 2025 champions, Christian Harrison and Evan King, did not defend their title as a duo. Both players competed with different partners but suffered first-round exits.

Final Results At-A-Glance