The Mexico City Open (MCO) has been named the 2024 ATP Challenger Tour Tournament of the Year, standing out among the 207 tournaments held in 48 countries. This recognition positions the MCO as a world-class event, consolidating its position as the most important professional tennis tournament in Mexico City and the third most important nationwide.
The MCO is a 125-level tournament, the second highest of the ATP Challenger categories, awarding 125 ATP ranking points to singles and doubles champions, in addition to a prize fund of $164,000. In 2024, it was one of three 125-level tournaments in the Americas and the only one in Mexico City, reaffirming its prestige on the continent.
A world-class event
Since its inaugural edition in 2022, the MCO has attracted elite international tennis players such as Marc-Andrea Huesler (Switzerland), Nicolás Jarry (Chile), Dominik Koepfer (Germany), Boris Arias (Bolivia), and Thiago Tirante (Argentina). In the 2024 edition, Thiago Tirante was crowned singles champion, while Americans Ryan Seggerman and Patrik Trhac took the doubles title, highlighting the tournament’s competitiveness and appeal to players from around the world.
The event will be held at the Club Deportivo Chapultepec (CDCH), the first tennis stadium in Mexico and the only one in Mexico City. Located in the Polanco area, this venue features a 2,600 m² commercial area, swimming pools, views of the Reforma Towers and Chapultepec Castle, and capacity for 650 vehicles, offering an unparalleled experience for the more than 10,000 visitors who attended the 2024 edition.
Recognition of organizational excellence
The Tournament of the Year award recognizes excellence in organization, quality of facilities, player service, operation, attendance, and overall experience. In 2023, the MCO was already considered one of the top five tournaments in the world, and in 2024, it reached the top spot. This achievement was made possible thanks to a team of more than 350 people, whose creativity, commitment, and experience guarantee the quality of the event.
The impact of the Mexico City Open
The MCO is not just a sporting competition, but a high-impact event for Mexico City. It has revitalized the capital’s sporting offerings, attracting thousands of local and regional fans, with an attendance of close to 10,000 visitors by 2024. Furthermore, the event contributes to Mexico City’s international presence, positioning it as a host of world-class sporting events.
About the Mexico City Open
The Mexico City Open is a 125-level ATP Challenger Tour tennis tournament held annually at the Club Deportivo Chapultepec (CDCH), Mexico City’s most iconic tennis venue. Since its inaugural edition in 2022, the MCO has attracted elite players and amateurs from around the world. With a prize fund of $164,000 and world-class infrastructure, the tournament aims to offer a first-class sporting experience. The third edition, held in 2024, reached the top of the circuit by being named Tournament of the Year by the ATP Challenger Tour.
The 2025 Mexico City Open Challenger will be contested April 6-13 on red clay with the following players headlining: Thiago Tirante, Benoit Paire, Adam Walton, Rodrigo Pacheco, Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela, Stefan Kozlov.
ATP Challenger · Benoit Paire · Mexico City Open · Stefan Kozlov
Scoop Malinowski · March 28, 2025 at 8:17 am
The Mexico City Open has established itself as one of the region’s most important tournaments, attracting top-level players and achieving sold-out final rounds for the past two years. Its impact has transcended borders, as evidenced by the fact that last December it was recognized as the world’s best Challenger tournament for 2024, a distinction earned among 207 tournaments held in 48 countries.
“This recognition is a reflection of the effort we’ve put into each edition of the tournament. We want to continue providing an unparalleled experience for players and fans,” said Jorge Nicolín, Director of the Chapultepec Sports Center.
Wild Cards and special events
During the conference, the first guests for the tournament were also confirmed. In addition to Pacheco, Frenchman Benoit Paire, who once ranked in the Top 20 of the ATP rankings, will have a wild card into the main draw of singles, while Hans Hach will have a pass in the doubles event as one of the Mexican leaders in this specialty.
In addition, the Mexico City Open will offer various activities for the public, including:
Kids Day – Saturday, April 5, 12:00 p.m.
Fan Fest – Friday, April 11, starting at 8:00 p.m.
Admission will be free for the first qualifying round on Sunday, April 6, starting at 10:00 a.m. The rest of the week, tickets will be available at affordable prices through Ticketmaster and at the Chapultepec Sports Center box office (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday).
With a luxury lineup and unparalleled entertainment offering, the Mexico City Open 2025 promises to be an unmissable event for tennis and sports fans in Mexico.