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- Frances Tiafoe is favored to reach his first Acapulco semifinal
- He faces Mattia Bellucci, who recently upset Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Tiafoe aims to win in straight sets, leveraging his experience
Frances Tiafoe plays a backhand against Aleksandar Kovacevic during Day 3 of the Telcel ATP 500 Mexican Open 2026.
(credit: Getty)
Frances Tiafoe’s route to the Acapulco semifinals has opened up after recent results, and this is a big chance he’s unlikely to waste. Against underdog Mattia Bellucci, Tiafoe’s superior level and experience at this venue should see him through comfortably.
Quarterfinal Barriers on the Line
- Frances Tiafoe is 0–1 in quarterfinal matches at ATP Acapulco.
- Tiafoe is also 0–1 in quarterfinals in 2026.
- Bellucci is set to play his first-ever quarterfinal in Acapulco.
- This is Bellucci’s first main-tour quarterfinal appearance in nearly a year.
HTH - Tiafoe Leads 1-0
| Year | Tournament | Winner | Loser | Score | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | French Open | Tiafoe | Bellucci | 6–3, 3–6, 6–7(6), 6–4, 6–4 | 1R |
Match-Point Escape Sparks Tiafoe’s Acapulco Push
Frances Tiafoe had to battle hard in the second round, saving a match point on return against compatriot Aleksandar Kovacevic before escaping in a tight contest.
It was a resilience-testing win that kept his campaign alive. That effort has handed him a favorable quarterfinal, as he avoided last year’s runner-up Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and instead faces underdog Mattia Bellucci.
Tiafoe now has a strong opportunity to reach his maiden semifinal in Acapulco in what is his eighth appearance at the event. His best prior result here was a quarterfinal in 2023, where he fell in straight sets to Taylor Fritz.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Age | 28 (20 Jan 1998) |
| Height | 188 cm |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Titles | 3 |
| Current Rank | 28 |
| Peak Rank | 10 (19 Jun 2023) |
| Elo Rank | 36 (Rating: 1830) |
Bellucci’s Statement Win Signals 2026 Turnaround
Mattia Bellucci produced a statement win in the previous round, upsetting last year’s runner-up Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in straight sets to reach the Acapulco quarterfinals without dropping a set.
This marks a major turnaround for the Italian, who arrived winless in three matches and had not claimed a tour-level main-draw victory since the Shanghai Masters last October. This run has effectively reignited his 2026 campaign.
In his young main-tour career, Bellucci has now featured in three quarterfinals, losing two of them. His lone quarterfinal win came against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Rotterdam last February.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Age | 24 (01 Jun 2001) |
| Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
| Weight | 169 lbs (77 kg) |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Titles | 0 |
| Current Rank | 110 |
| Peak Rank | 63 (14 Jul 2025) |
| Elo Rank | 149 (rating: 1641) |
Verdict
The draw has broken nicely for Frances Tiafoe, putting him in a strong position to take control of this matchup. With his higher level and greater experience in Acapulco, he should be able to dictate play throughout. The call is Tiafoe to win in straight sets and cover the –2.5 games handicap.
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