The 2009 Abierto Mexicano Telcel was a tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the 16th edition of the men's tournament (9th for the women) of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel, and was part of the 500 series of the 2009 ATP World Tour, and was in the International category of tournaments on the 2009 WTA Tour. Both the men's and the women's events took place at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess in Acapulco, Mexico, from February 23 through February 28, 2009.
The men's singles draw included David Nalbandian, the 2008 runner-up in this event and winner in Sydney earlier this year; Gaël Monfils, a semifinalist in Doha and Rotterdam earlier this year; Nicolás Almagro, the defending champion; Tommy Robredo, a semifinalist in Viña del Mar and winner of Costa do Sauipe and Buenos Aires earlier this year; Carlos Moyá, a two-time champion of this event; Albert Montañés; José Acasuso, Viña del Mar runner-up and Costa do Sauipe semifinalist earlier this year; and Juan Mónaco.
The women's singles draw included two top 20 players: Dubai champion Venus Williams and Flavia Pennetta, who has reached the final of this event the last five years and won it twice. Carla Suárez Navarro, 2004 champion Iveta Benešová, Bogotá runner-up Gisela Dulko, Lucie Šafářová, Tathiana Garbin, and Bogotá champion María José Martínez Sánchez were also in the draw.
Finals
Men's singles
Nicolás Almagro defeated Gaël Monfils, 6–4, 6–4 It was Almagro's first title of the year and 5th of his career. It was his second win at the event, also winning in 2008.
Women's singles
Venus Williams defeated Flavia Pennetta, 6–1, 6–2 It was Venus' second title of the year and 41st of her career.
Men's doubles
František Čermák / Michal Mertiňák defeated Łukasz Kubot / Oliver Marach, 4–6, 6–4, [10–7]
Women's doubles
Nuria Llagostera Vives / María José Martínez Sánchez defeated Lourdes Domínguez Lino / Arantxa Parra Santonja, 6–4, 6–2
ATP entrants
Seeds Athlete Nationality Ranking* Seeding David Nalbandian Argentina 12 1 Gaël Monfils France 10 2 Tommy Robredo Spain 15 3 Nicolás Almagro Spain 21 4 José Acasuso Argentina 43 5 Albert Montañés Spain 38 6 Marcel Granollers Spain 46 7 Carlos Moyá Spain 48 8
Rankings as of February 23, 2009.
Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the main draw: Santiago González Bruno Echagaray Juan Ignacio Chela The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Daniel Köllerer Pablo Cuevas Rubén Ramírez Hidalgo Olivier Patience
WTA entrants
Seeds Athlete Nationality Ranking* Seeding Venus Williams United States 5 1 Flavia Pennetta Italy 15 2 Carla Suárez Navarro Spain 35 3 Iveta Benešová Czech Republic 34 4 Gisela Dulko Argentina 39 5 Lucie Šafářová Czech Republic 47 6 Tathiana Garbin Italy 59 7 María José Martínez Sánchez Spain 53 8
Rankings as of February 23, 2009.
Other entrants The following players received wildcards into the main draw: Anna Orlik Émilie Loit Melissa Torres Sandoval The following players received entry from the qualifying draw: Ioana Raluca Olaru Arantxa Parra Santonja Gréta Arn Viktoriya Kutuzova Ágnes Szávay (as a lucky loser)
External links Official website