Tim Smyczek defeated Cesar Ramirez 6-2 6-3 in the Acapulco qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cesar Ramirez came in defending last year's round of 32, but Tim Smyczek had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard.
Smyczek T. took it in straight sets.