It was a dream final at the MIfel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo between the top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and the Australian Alex de Miñaur, last champion in Acapulco. In one hour and 27 minutes, the Greek triumphed in his second final on Mexican soil and prevailed 6-3, 6-4 to win his tenth title.

It was the tenth meeting between the two and for the first time in his career Tsitsipas achieved a 10-0 record against the same rival. De Minaur ended his streak of 9 consecutive wins in Mexico. Now Stefanos, who will turn 25 on August 12, will climb to the No. 4 spot in the ATP rankings following his first title of 2023 after starting the season as the headliner at the Australian Open. The Greek could not be champion since Mallorca 2022, so he ends a 10-month drought.

“The trophy will have a special place in my home. I'll take the positive of the week, I think I had good games and it's the start. We have experienced some good tennis, good competition. I am happy to leave with the trophy and the title ”he said in a conference after his final.

A six-time Grand Slam semifinalist and with such success with the Mexican public, Tsitsipas confirmed his presence for the February 2024 back to back, so his presence, subject to injuries, is guaranteed in Los Cabos and in Acapulco.

Alex de Minaur stayed close to his eighth title and signing the double in Mexico, but lost his serve twice in each set to fall to the Greek, who closed his participation in the Cabo Tennis Open with 28 aces .

Tsitsipas was dominant in his four matches played in Los Cabos and ultimately lifted the title. He assures that he will always prioritize coming to Mexico over Washington because of the deal. In the end, he concluded by joking that what he craves the most is a lemon ice cream that he tried in Acapulco and that he will seek this year as a goal to surpass the ranking of his girlfriend Paula Badosa who became second in the world.