Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headline the women's competition, while World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev and Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul will compete as well.

However, no tennis fan can deny that Osaka looks much stronger on the court this year. She is 6-2 and quietly racking up rankings points. On Monday, the WTA Rankings were updated after the Australian Open, and Osaka made huge strides.

After it was announced that some high-ranking ATP stars will be participating in an upcoming exhibition tournament that overlaps with the ATP calendar, tennis insider Jose Morgado spoke out against the decision.

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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Alexander Zverev, women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and former No. 1 Naomi Osaka will play exhibition matches March 1-2 in Las Vegas.

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LAS VEGAS — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Alexander Zverev, women's No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and former No. 1 Naomi Osaka will ... Taylor Fritz and No. 9 Tommy Paul also will compete in the ...

Tennis insider Jose Morgado shared his thoughts on Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Tommy Paul participating in exhibition tournaments that overlap with the official ATP calendar.

Over on the ATP rankings, another American—Tommy Paul—makes his Top 10 debut, rising from No. 11 to No. 9 following his run to the quarterfinals in Melbourne. He’s now reached the quarterfinals or better at a major three years in a row, having made the semis of the Australian Open in 2023 and the quarters of Wimbledon in 2024.

Taylor Fritz explained why playing at an exhibition would not clash with his participation at the Mexican Open and hit out at those who assumed the players were prioritizing the exhibition. The MGM

“It’s fun in Australia. It’s a place where you see people coming from all over the world, which creates a great atmosphere. Sometimes, I think ... it can go a little bit over the line. There are traditions in tennis that are important that make tennis unique,” said Patrick McEnroe, an ex-player and former captain of the US Davis Cup team.

Updated and full entry list of players for the 2025 Mexican Open Acapulco, ATP 500 event, held from February 24th to March 1st, 2025, with Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz.