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2009 Abierto Mexicano Telcel
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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
Main article: 2009 Abierto Mexicano Telcel – Men's singles
ESP Nicolás Almagro defeated FRA 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
Main article: 2009 Abierto Mexicano Telcel – Women's singles
USA Venus Williams defeated ITA Flavia Pennetta, 6–1, 6–2
- It was Venus' second title of the year and 41st of her career.
Men's doubles
Main article: 2009 Abierto Mexicano Telcel – Men's doubles
CZE František Čermák / SVK Michal Mertiňák defeated POL Łukasz Kubot / AUT Oliver Marach, 4–6, 6–4, [10–7]
Women's doubles
Main article: 2009 Abierto Mexicano Telcel – Women's doubles
ESP Nuria Llagostera Vives / ESP María José Martínez Sánchez defeated ESP Lourdes Domínguez Lino / ESP Arantxa Parra Santonja, 6–4, 6–2
ATP entrants
Seeds
| Athlete | Nationality | Ranking* | Seeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Nalbandian | ARG Argentina | 12 | 1 |
| Gaël Monfils | FRA France | 10 | 2 |
| Tommy Robredo | ESP Spain | 15 | 3 |
| Nicolás Almagro | ESP Spain | 21 | 4 |
| José Acasuso | ARG Argentina | 43 | 5 |
| Albert Montañés | ESP Spain | 38 | 6 |
| Marcel Granollers | ESP Spain | 46 | 7 |
| Carlos Moyá | ESP Spain | 48 | 8 |
- Rankings as of February 23, 2009.
Other entrants
The following players received wildcards into the main draw:
- MEX Santiago González
- MEX Bruno Echagaray
- ARG Juan Ignacio Chela The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
- AUT Daniel Köllerer
- URU Pablo Cuevas
- ESP Rubén Ramírez Hidalgo
- FRA Olivier Patience
WTA entrants
Seeds
| Athlete | Nationality | Ranking* | Seeding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus Williams | USA United States | 5 | 1 |
| Flavia Pennetta | ITA Italy | 15 | 2 |
| Carla Suárez Navarro | ESP Spain | 35 | 3 |
| Iveta Benešová | CZE Czech Republic | 34 | 4 |
| Gisela Dulko | ARG Argentina | 39 | 5 |
| Lucie Šafářová | CZE Czech Republic | 47 | 6 |
| Tathiana Garbin | ITA Italy | 59 | 7 |
| María José Martínez Sánchez | ESP Spain | 53 | 8 |
- Rankings as of February 23, 2009.
Other entrants
The following players received wildcards into the main draw:
- BLR Anna Orlik
- FRA Émilie Loit
- MEX Melissa Torres Sandoval The following players received entry from the qualifying draw:
- ROU Ioana Raluca Olaru
- ESP Arantxa Parra Santonja
- HUN Gréta Arn
- UKR Viktoriya Kutuzova
- HUN Ágnes Szávay (as a lucky loser)
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