ATP Acapulco Day 1 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Flavio Cobolli.
The opening day of the 2025 ATP Mexican Open has eight matches. One of the most interesting bouts is the all-Czech battle between Tomas Machac and Jakub Mensik. Fifth seed Ben Shelton will also get his campaign underway against Flavio Cobolli, whom he has never beaten in two meetings. Who will advance to the next round at ATP Acapulco?
ATP Acapulco Day 1 Predictions
Daniel Altmaier vs Miomir Kecmanovic
Head-to-head: Kecmanovic 2-0 Altmaier
This is a rematch from last year. Daniel Altmaier recorded his first-ever main draw win in Acapulco by stunning Alexander Zverev but lost immediately after to Miomir Kecmanovic. The Serbian is coming off a remarkable title win in Delray, where he saved match points in the final. Altmaier has surprisingly found form on hard courts (indoors), but the outdoor conditions should still favor the in-form Kecmanovic, who will have better control of points.
David Goffin vs Rinky Hijikata
Head-to-head: Goffin 1-1 Hijikata
David Goffin is on a seven-match losing run dating back to the end of last season. One of his five defeats in 2025 was inflicted by Rinky Hijikata in Adelaide. And it was a crushing loss, with Goffin only recording three games. The Belgian’s usually reliable shot tolerance is no longer an asset, reducing his counterpunching powers. Hijikata plays with a high work rate that Goffin will find difficult to sustain.