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Six top-ranked players confirmed for 2027 Acapulco tennis tournament
The Abierto Mexicano de Tenis confirmed six players for its 2027 tournament in Acapulco, Mexico.
Ben Shelton, Flavio Cobolli and Frances Tiafoe are currently ranked fourth, sixth and ninth in the world, while the other three are also in the ATP top 30.
Cobolli will return as defending champion after beating Tiafoe in the 2026 final.
The tournament is an ATP 500 event and has been held in Acapulco since 2001.
The tournament's future after 2027 is uncertain, amid unconfirmed reports that it may not take place in 2028 as the ATP Tour plans changes to its schedule.
The organizer has not confirmed those reports.
The 2027 event runs from February 20 to 27, and its draw ceremony will be open to the public for the first time.
The Acapulco tournament confirmed six players for its 2027 edition, scheduled for February 20 to 27.
Ben Shelton, Flavio Cobolli and Frances Tiafoe are currently ranked in the ATP top 10.
The other confirmed players are Brandon Nakashima, Francisco Cerúndolo and Lorenzo Musetti, all ranked in the top 30.
Cobolli will arrive as defending champion after defeating Tiafoe in the 2026 final.
The tournament’s organizers have not confirmed reports that the event may not be held in 2028.
- Who
- The Acapulco tournament organizers confirmed Ben Shelton, Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe, Brandon Nakashima, Francisco Cerúndolo and Lorenzo Musetti.
- What
- The six players were confirmed for the 2027 edition of the tournament.
- When
- The tournament is scheduled for February 20 to 27, 2027.
- Where
- Acapulco, Mexico, at Arena GNP Seguros.
- Why
- Not stated
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Flavio Cobolli defeated Frances Tiafoe in the tournament final to win the title.
The tournament confirmed six players for its 2027 edition.
The tournament is scheduled to begin, and the draw ceremony is set to be open to the public.
The 2027 tournament is scheduled to end.
- Confirmed players
- Ben Shelton, Flavio Cobolli, Frances Tiafoe, Brandon Nakashima, Francisco Cerúndolo and Lorenzo Musetti
- Current ATP top 10
- Shelton: 4; Cobolli: 6; Tiafoe: 9
- Other players' rankings
- Nakashima: 17; Cerúndolo: 21; Musetti: 26
- Tournament dates
- February 20–27, 2027
- Venue
- Arena GNP Seguros, Acapulco