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<\/p>\n Obituary
\n Remembering Alejandro Burillo, leading figure in Mexican tennis<\/p>\n
Burillo founded Mextenis in 1992<\/p>\n
April 18, 2026<\/p>\n
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Mextenis<\/p>\n
Alejandro Burillo was a leading figure in Mexican tennis.
\n By ATP Staff<\/p>\n
Alejandro Burillo, the business visionary who helped establish Mexico as a key destination in professional tennis with his leadership and passion, passed away at the age of 74.<\/p>\n
Born in 1951, Burillo became one of the most influential figures in the development of professional tennis in Mexico. In 1992, he founded Mextenis, an organisation that would go on to play a central role in bringing world-class tennis to the region. Just one year later, his ambition was realised when Mexico City debuted on the ATP Tour in 1993, marking the beginning of a lasting legacy that would reshape the sport\u2019s presence in Latin America.<\/p>\n
Through Burillo\u2019s stewardship, what is now the Acapulco tournament grew into one of the most prestigious and vibrant stops on the circuit. Initially staged on clay for 20 years before transitioning to hard courts, the event evolved with the modern game while maintaining its unique identity. Set against the Pacific coastline, it became renowned not only for its atmosphere but also for consistently attracting many of the sport\u2019s biggest stars, such as four-time champion and former No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, Rafael Nadal<\/a>.<\/p>\n “We are very sad with the news of Alejandro Burillo passing away,” said Santiago Gonzalez<\/a>, the Mexican doubles star who has reached two finals in Acapulco. “He was a great guy, a great sports guy. First in soccer, then in tennis. He introduced Acapulco and made it one of the best tournaments in the world. We will miss him and I wish his family all the best.”<\/p>\n