Rodrigo Pacheco earns first ATP win at Los Cabos Open, lifts Mexican tennis

Mexican player Rodrigo Pacheco secured his first ATP main‑draw victory at the 2026 Los Cabos Open, coming from a set down to defeat Japan's Sho Shimabukuro 6‑7, 7‑5, 6‑2 in a match lasting nearly three hours. The win makes Pacheco the first Mexican to record wins at both the Mexican Open in Acapulco and the Los Cabos tournament, highlighting a breakthrough for the country's tennis prospects.

Awarded a wild‑card entry, Pacheco will face Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the second round and will also compete in doubles for the first time, partnering veteran Santiago González. He credited improvements in his service and noted plans to add a physical trainer and sports psychologist to his team.

The victory was celebrated by the home crowd in Los Cabos, underscoring growing enthusiasm for the sport in Mexico and marking a historic moment in the career of the promising Yucatán‑born player.