Mexico City, April 6 – Mexican tennis player Alejandro Hayen continues to live his dream at the Mexico City Open. Hayen successfully navigated the qualifying tournament, securing a spot in the main draw after a hard-fought victory against Germany’s Max Wiskandt with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 7-5.
This achievement makes Hayen the fifth Mexican player to compete in the singles main draw, alongside Rodrigo Pacheco, Rodrigo Alujas, Alex Hernández, and Alan Magadán. This marks an unprecedented number of local players in the tournament’s history.
Hayen Reflects on His Performance and Nerves
“More than anything, I am happy with my work off the court, because in the end, confidence comes when you prepare well, and then all that’s left is to go out and play,” stated Hayen. Prior to this tournament, Hayen had only played one first-round match in a Challenger event in Morelos.
Hayen admitted that nerves almost cost him the match, especially when he held a 5-3 lead in the final set, only for Wiskandt to level the score. However, with the unwavering support of the crowd at the Rafael “Pelón” Osuna Stadium, he managed to clinch the victory.
“Yes, it was difficult, the truth is I got very nervous, the nerves buried me, my legs felt heavy. I had never been in that moment in my life, and I think that’s what happened; I got nervous, and then I calmed down,” he confessed.
Other Qualifying Results
In other qualifying matches, Colombia’s Miguel Tobón defeated American Andrew Fenty 6-2, 6-1. Slovenia’s Bor Artnak secured a 7-5, 6-4 win over Germany’s Patrick Zahraj. Tibo Colson of Belgium overcame American Alafia Ayeni 7-6, 6-3, while Ukraine’s Vladyslav Orlov triumphed over Spain’s Iván Marrero Curbelo in a close 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 encounter.
The Mexico City Open continues to showcase exciting tennis action, with the main draw now set to feature a strong contingent of Mexican talent, promising an engaging tournament for local fans and international spectators alike.
