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Two-time champ of the Mexican Open takes centre stage.
No. 2 seed Alex de Minaur will face American qualifier Patrick Kypson in the Round of 32 of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco on Monday. The Australian finally captured the title in Rotterdam last weekend after falling short in two consecutive finals. Meanwhile, Kypson is searching for his first tour-level main draw win of the season. Who will advance and resume their title charge in Acapulco? Continue reading as we break down the moneyline, head-to-head and much more today.
It is safe to say that Alex de Minaur has had one of the best starts to a season in 2026. After falling short in the last eight stage at the United Cup, the 27-year-old reached another Grand Slam quarterfinal in Melbourne. Despite the tough loss to Alcaraz, de Minaur bounced back by dropping just one set en route to the title in Rotterdam. As a result, the World No. 6 improved to 11-2 this year and 316-181 overall. He is also a two-time champion at Acapulco.
While Patrick Kypson turned pro in 2019, he has spent a large chunk of his career in the ATP Challengers and qualifying events. When it comes to his tour-level record, the 26-year-old has gone 3-10 so far. During the qualifiers this week in Mexico, Kypson took down Kozlov and Wong as the top seed to book his spot among the world’s best. Currently ranked at a career-high No. 103 in the world, the American will be aiming to cause a huge upset against de Minaur.
According to the tennis betting odds on BetMGM, Alex de Minaur (-1667) is the clear favorite to win this encounter in straight sets. Patrick Kypson (+850) is a clear underdog on the moneyline. Here’s how we are betting on this opening round battle at the ATP Acapulco Open 2026, including our best bets, supporting odds and a set-score prop for bigger prices.
Given below are the latest odds for Alex de Minaur vs Patrick Kypson from the top sportsbooks. We are looking at the match money line, game handicap and total games, plus some set betting markets where available.
| Market | BetMGM | FanDuel |
| Moneyline | de Minaur (-1667), Kypson (+850) | de Minaur (-1600), Kypson (+1000) |
| Game Handicap | de Minaur -5.5 (-139), Kypson +5.5 (+108) | de Minaur -5.5 (-144), Kypson +5.5 (+108) |
| Total Games | >19.5 (+102), <19.5 (-132) | >18.5 (-130), <18.5 (-102) |
| Set Betting | de Minaur 2-0 (-400) | de Minaur 2-0 (-360) |
Our Pick: Patrick Kypson +5.5 Games at +108 Odds.
Alex de Minaur is in the best of form at the moment, and there are very few players in the world who can outlast him. The Australian is at 74% when it comes to first serve points won as well as break points saved, showing the reliability on his own first shot. The most tricky aspect of de Minaur’s game style is his court coverage – the No. 2 seed can get to balls that would be a winner against most ATP stars and redirect with minimal effort.
While Patrick Kypson does not have the strongest serve going around, his forehand can cause some damage. The 26-year-old hits a heavy ball and widens the court with his acute angles. But against someone like de Minaur who has no problem turning defense into attack and recovering himself into a neutral position, the American will eventually run out of options. Having served only 100 aces and played just 13 ATP main draw match-ups throughout his career, experience will play a role in determining Monday’s winner.
There is no available head-to-head between Alex de Minaur and Patrick Kypson at the moment. The Round of 32 encounter at the Mexican Open in Acapulco is set to be their first meeting on the ATP circuit.
The ATP Acapulco Open 2026 can be streamed live on various platforms and channels, depending on which part of the world you are watching from. This includes Tennis TV, Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, beIN Sports, ESPN International, Setanta Sports and TSN.
| Date | February 23, 2026 |
| Time | Around 19:30 Local (Approx.) |
| Tournament | ATP Acapulco Open, Round of 32 |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard Court |
| Court | Centre Court, Arena GNP Seguros |
| TV/Streaming | Tennis TV, Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, beIN Sports, ESPN International, Setanta Sports and TSN. |
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