- Joined
- Apr 15, 2010
- Messages
- 212,768
- Likes
- 821
- Points
- 113
The ATP has warned players about security concerns at its tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, and has been reassured by Mexican officials that steps are being taken to ensure safety at the largest tournament in Latin America.
The Mexican Open begins Monday as a combined ATP and WTA event.
The Pacific resort city has been hit by a wave of drug violence in Mexico, although little of the violence happens in tourist areas.
In January, the bodies of 14 men with their heads chopped off were found outside a shopping center. A 15th body with its head intact was also found nearby.
The ATP, in a statement sent to The Associated Press, said it had received assurances from all levels of the Mexican government.
read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=6141638
The Mexican Open begins Monday as a combined ATP and WTA event.
The Pacific resort city has been hit by a wave of drug violence in Mexico, although little of the violence happens in tourist areas.
In January, the bodies of 14 men with their heads chopped off were found outside a shopping center. A 15th body with its head intact was also found nearby.
The ATP, in a statement sent to The Associated Press, said it had received assurances from all levels of the Mexican government.
read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=6141638
