Three players, including Casper Ruud, the number 5 in the world, withdrew from the Mexican Open in Acapulco due to alleged gastrointestinal discomfort. The news has not been officially confirmed, but it is rumored that they left the tournament to participate in another event in Las Vegas.
Although the exact causes of these sudden decisions have not been revealed, internal sources suggest that the tennis players did not receive the bonuses promised by the Mextenis Board of Directors. Despite these rumors, the tournament director assured that the situation will not affect the development of the event.
On the other hand, both Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul are scheduled to compete in an alternative event in Las Vegas on March 1 and 2, according to the official tournament publicity. Despite the speculations, there are no indications that this is a viral issue, which reassures the remaining participants of the Mexican Open.
The tournament director, Álvaro Falla, mentioned that although the departure of some seeded players has generated concern, there is no reason to fear a larger situation. The event, which began on February 24, will conclude this Saturday with the final matches between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Tomas Machac.
In summary, the atypical situation at the Mexican Open remains surrounded by speculation, but the tournament organization assures that everything is under control and that the event will continue as planned.
