Preview: Abierto Mexicano Telcel

City: Acapulco, Mexico
Surface: Outdoor Clay
Championship Points: 500
2008 Singles Champion: Nicolas Almagro
2008 Doubles Champions: Marach/Mertinak

Tournament Draw
Singles / Doubles

Monday's Order of Play

This is the last tournament of the Latin American clay court swing (Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico). Nicolas Almagro will be on hand to defend his title. Other contenders include Carlos Moya, David Nalbandian, Jose Acasuso and Juan Monaco. Gael Monfils will now join the clay swing after his Rotterdam appearance two weeks ago.

The player to watch is Tommy Robredo, who has won the last two titles in the swing and made it to the semifinals in Chile. Will Tommy make it three for three?

Robredo may have some problems this week because he has a tough draw. He could meet Juan Monaco in the round of 16, Jose Acasuso in the quarterfinals, Gael Monfils or Carlos Moya in the semis, and then Almagro or Nalbandian in the final. If Tommy pulls it off this week, then look out Rafa in Monte Carlo (just kidding).

(image: Abierto Mexican Telcel)