Overview
- Alexander Zverev defeated Corentin Moutet 6-2, 6-4 in the first round and will face Miomir Kecmanovic in the last 16, according to AFP.
- Tournament officials say play continues with established security protocols and constant coordination with federal, state and municipal authorities.
- The parallel WTA event in Mérida is also planned to go ahead, countering earlier rumors of cancellation.
- Unrest erupted across many Mexican states after the army reported killing Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, with reports of arson, roadblocks and at least 74 deaths.
- Germany’s Foreign Office issued an urgent travel warning for Guerrero, and commentator Brett Haber said he left Mexico and urged ATP and WTA to evacuate players, suggesting relocation to Indian Wells.