Acapulco Doubles

Acapulco, Doubles is the doubles showdown at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, one of the ATP Tour's top-tier 500 events. Held on outdoor hard courts on the sunny Mexican coast, this doubles event packs the same high-stakes punch as the singles, with a field loaded with established doubles specialists and Grand Slam winners. As a Tour 500 stop, it offers substantial ranking points and prize money, setting the tone for the early-year hard-court swing in Latin America and serving as a key tune-up ahead of Indian Wells and Miami. The format features a traditional doubles draw: best-of-three sets with a 10-point match tiebreak to decide the match when needed, encouraging aggressive net play and quick reflexes. Notable teams and players—seasoned veterans and rising specialists alike—have made Acapulco known for fast exchanges at the net, crisp poaching, and fearless shot selection, often turning matches into high-velocity chess on a half-court. The tournament's history on the Mexican coast adds flavor, with fans drawn by the vibrant atmosphere, passionate crowds, and the chance to see doubles stars in close, rapid-fire battles. Fans follow it for the drama, the speed, and the key points that can shift momentum in an instant.