The young Mexican tennis player Rodrigo Pacheco made history at the 2025 Mexican Open by reaching the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 tournament. His path to this stage was not easy, achieving his first victory on the ATP circuit by defeating Alexander Vukic. The withdrawal of Casper Ruud due to stomach issues opened the opportunity for him to advance further in the competition.
Rodrigo Pacheco, a promising talent in Mexican tennis, expressed his excitement about going so far in the tournament, proudly representing Mexico. In the past, he excelled in major youth tournaments like the Australian Open and Roland Garros under-18, which has prepared him to compete at professional levels.
At 19 years old, Pacheco has achieved significant milestones in his career. In 2023, he reached the number 1 position in the ITF junior world ranking, being the first player from COTECC to do so. This achievement has positioned him as one of the standout figures in junior tennis globally, and his transition to professionalism has been promising.
At the 2025 Mexican Open, Pacheco continues to impress the audience by advancing to the quarterfinals. He thanked his fans for their constant support, while the day was marked by the unexpected withdrawals of several seeded players, such as Ruud, Tommy Paul, and Holger Rune, who also withdrew from their matches due to stomach issues.
