Doping Prevention

The ATP 500 event in Acapulco, scheduled for February 23-28, 2026, has introduced a 4.5% reduction in winner's prize money and a ban on red meat in the players' restaurant to address doping contamination risks. Defending champion Tomas Machac returns amid a field featuring top seeds like Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur. The changes aim to safeguard player eligibility while sparking debate on player welfare and tournament priorities.