Arena GNP Seguros is a complex of tennis courts, including stadiums, located in Acapulco, Mexico. Opened in February 2022, it was designed to host the Mexican Open, an ATP 500 tournament. It is the largest ATP Tour venue in Latin America.[1]
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| Location | Blvd. de las Naciones s/n Granjas del Marqués, 39890 Acapulco de Juárez, Gro., Mexico |
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| Coordinates | 16°47′57″N 99°49′22″W / 16.7993°N 99.8229°W |
| Owner | Mundo Imperial |
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| Opened | 21 February 2022 |
| Construction cost | $500 million |
| Architect | Pepe Moyao |
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| Mexican Open (ATP 500 Series) (2022–present) | |
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History
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The arena was constructed for $500 million, and Pepe Moyao served as the architect.[2] It was inaugurated on 21 February 2022 by Evelyn Salgado Pineda, the governor of Guerrero, and Abelina López Rodríguez, the municipal president of Acapulco.[3][4] That same day, the arena began hosting its inaugural event, the 2022 Mexican Open.[5]
In December 2022, the project won the Work of the Year Award at the Premios Elle Decoration México.[6]
The arena was heavily damaged and flooded during Hurricane Otis in October 2023.[7] Reconstruction costs were initially estimated at $100 million.[8] Despite this, the Mexican Open was still held at the arena in February 2024.[9][10]
Notable events
editTennis
editSince 2022, the arena has hosted the Mexican Open on the ATP Tour.[5] The tournament was previously held at the Fairmont Acapulco Princess.[11][12]
In April 2024, the arena hosted the GNP Seguros Tennis Open on the ATP Challenger Tour.[13][14]
Other sports
editOn 28 December 2022, the arena hosted the Noche de Campeones, a AAA pay-per-view professional wrestling event.[15][16]
In March 2024, the arena hosted the Premier Padel GNP Mexico tournament as part of the 2024 FIP Tour.[17]
Concerts
editIn November 2022, the arena hosted the OlaFest music festival. Performers included La Arrolladora, Alejandra Guzmán, Piso 21, and Nicky Jam.[18][19]
In May 2023, the Latin pop group OV7 performed at the arena.[20]
Singer Luis Miguel was scheduled to perform at the arena in December 2023 as part of his 2023–24 tour, however, due to the effects of Hurricane Otis, the shows were rescheduled to November 2024.[21][22]
Other events
editIn May 2022, the arena hosted the Tianguis Turístico.[23]
References
edit- ^ Estrada, Daniel (25 January 2022). "Arena GNP Seguros, nueva sede del Abierto Mexicano de Tenis". Agencia JRF (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Pineres, Emilio (21 February 2022). "Arena GNP Seguros, la espectacular nueva casa del Abierto Mexicano de Tenis 2022". El Heraldo de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Moreno, José (21 February 2022). "Abierto Mexicano de Tenis: Se realizó la inauguración de la Arena GNP Seguros". Récord (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Pérez, Jorge (22 February 2022). "El nuevo estadio de Acapulco que querrás visitar muy pronto". GQ México (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ a b Rojas, Marisol (25 February 2022). "Arena GNP Seguros: el tenis para abrir otros mercados". El Economista (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Reyes, Eréndira (6 December 2022). "Los ganadores de Obra del Año + Premios Elle Decoration 2022". Obras (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Zerkel, Eric (27 October 2023). "Before and after images show Category 5 destruction in Mexico after Hurricane Otis". CNN. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Rojas, Marisol (9 January 2024). "Abierto Mexicano de Tenis: Otis es un golpe económico más fuerte que la pandemia". El Economista (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Hernández Castro, Eduardo (26 February 2024). "Abierto Mexicano de Tenis: el mensaje de Acapulco para el mundo". ESPN Deportes (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Estrada Navarrete, Daniel (24 February 2024). "AMT: Arena GNP de Acapulco fue reinaugurada tras Huracán Otis". Récord (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Domínguez, Alex (27 October 2023). "Rafael Nadal envía mensaje de aliento a Acapulco tras el paso de Otis: "Mucho ánimo y fuerza"". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Castro-Lebrija, Raúl (21 September 2021). "La nueva casa de 30 mdd del Abierto Mexicano de Tenis". Revista Fortuna (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Silveira, Gaspar (18 April 2024). "Rodrigo Pacheco, en cuartos de final en un Challenger ATP por primera vez". Diario de Yucatán (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Briseño, Hector (15 April 2024). "Inició el torneo Abierto de Tenis GNP Seguros, en la zona Diamante de Acapulco". Periódico El Guerrero (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Valdés, Apolo (25 October 2022). "AAA presenta su evento Noche de Campeones; Campeonato de Parejas y Megacampeonato en juego". Súper Luchas (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Martínez, Sebastián (29 December 2022). "Resultados AAA Noche De Campeones 2022". Solo Wrestling (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Alà, Pau (19 March 2024). "Todo a punto para que empiece la acción en el GNP México P1: horarios y dónde ver la primera jornada". Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Sánchez, Jorge Emilio (28 October 2022). "Ola Fest: El festival que busca regresar el turismo a Acapulco". El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ García, César Luis (22 November 2022). "Nicky Jam elevaba al máximo la temperatura de Acapulco en el cierre del Ola Fest". La Crónica de Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Góchez, Adriana (8 May 2023). "OV7 hace viaje en el tiempo en la Arena GNP". La Razón (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Cano, Natalia (26 October 2023). "Huracán Otis destroza lugares emblemáticos en Acapulco". Billboard (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Mora, Luis Angel (15 November 2023). "¿Qué pasará con los conciertos de Luis Miguel en Acapulco tras paso del huracán Otis? El cantante responde". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ Cisneros, Víctor (6 May 2022). "Inaugurarán Tianguis Turístico en nuevo estadio de Acapulco". Periódico Viaje (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 July 2024.