<p>Some of the world's best men's tennis players will be competing in Mexico in the near future, as they compete in the 2026 ATP 500 Acapulco event.</p> <p>Also known as the Mexican Open, Tomas Machac won the event last year, defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final 7-6(8-6), 6-2. Prior to that event, Aussie Alex de Minaur won the two events before that, although he didn't compete in 2025. However, he will return this year.</p> <p>Alexander Zverev is another who has won this event that will be attending, as will Ben Shelton, Casper Ruud, and 2025's beaten finalist, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Lorenzo Musetti was scheduled to play, but he has since withdrawn due to injury, leaving the door open for many when betting on this upcoming event.</p> <h2>When Is the 2026 ATP 500 Acapulco?</h2> <p>The 2026 ATP 500 Acapulco event will take place from Monday, February 23, to Sunday, February 28, with times yet to be announced.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2026 ATP 500 Acapulco Held?</h2> <p>This event will be played on outdoor hard courts at the Arena GNP Seguros. Understanding <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/misc/other-news/tennis-surfaces-clay--vs-grass--vs-hard-court-differences">tennis surfaces explained</a> can help when assessing how players might perform in these conditions.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Acapulco Prize Money?</h2> <p>The prize purse for the ATP 500 Acapulco is AU$3,495,427.</p> <p>There are 500 ranking points available to the winner, with approximately AU$684,400 in prize money.</p> <h2>How To Bet On the 2026 ATP 500 Acapulco</h2> <p>It is possible to bet with us on Sportsbet on the upcoming 2026 ATP 500 Acapulco event by using our dedicated <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis">tennis betting section</a>. You'll find competitive odds available across all of the matches to be played.</p> <p>If you like the value being offered, you can place a bet with us in a few moments. Simply find the match you want and click on the odds that are being offered to add them to your betting slip. Once you do that, all you need to do is enter your stake and hit 'Place Bet' at the bottom to confirm the wager! For more guidance, our resource on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-tennis">how to bet on tennis</a> covers the fundamentals.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Acapulco: Betting Preview</h2> <p>We've outlined our top 2026 ATP 500 Acapulco betting predictions below:</p> <p>Alex de Minaur is the likely winner of this upcoming event, in our view. He recently won the ATP Rotterdam event and has won this competition twice in the last three years. The Aussie has had a steady rise and is among one of the best in the game, and we think it's likely he'll use his ability to take advantage of the humidity well.</p> <p>Zverev will likely be priced as the favourite, which is why there may be more value in De Minaur as an each-way bet. The German has experience of winning this event and is ranked number 3 in the world. His massive serve and backhand combo rule hard courts like this, making him a big favourite. Players with different <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/tennis-playing-styles-explained">tennis playing styles explained</a> often approach these conditions in contrasting ways.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/outrights">Check out the latest tennis outright markets</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/australian-open/news/australian-open-betting-guide">Everything you need to know before betting on the Aus Open</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/misc/other-news/hawk-eye-tennis-explained">How Hawk-Eye changed tennis forever</a></li> </ul>