Thu Feb 27 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Zverev Favored to Advance in Acapulco as Eight Second-Round Matches Set for Wednesday
**ACAPULCO, MEXICO – February 26, 2025** – All eight second-round matches at the Abierto Mexicano Telcel will be played on Wednesday, featuring a highly anticipated clash between top seed Alexander Zverev and qualifier Learner Tien. Other notable matches include a showdown between Frances Tiafoe and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Zverev, aiming for a potential world No. 1 ranking, enters the match with a dominant 28-0 record against left-handed opponents. He overcame a tough challenge from Matteo Arnaldi in the first round, but faces a rising star in Tien, who upset Cameron Norrie to reach the second round.
Meanwhile, Tiafoe, who holds a 2-0 head-to-head advantage against Davidovich Fokina, will look to continue his own quest for a quarterfinal berth. However, Davidovich Fokina will be eager to upset the American and build on his recent strong form.
The tournament sees several players vying for a spot in the quarterfinals. The winner of the Zverev-Tien match, along with the victor of the Tiafoe-Davidovich Fokina encounter, will advance to the next stage. All matches are scheduled for Wednesday.
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