The ATP 500 Acapulco Round of 16 brings some exciting night matchups. Alexander Zverev takes on Miomir Kecmanovic in what could be closer than the odds suggest, while Frances Tiafoe looks to stay perfect against Aleksandar Kovacevic. Veteran Gael Monfils also faces the in-form Valentin Vacherot, setting up an interesting first-time clash.

ATP 500 Acapulco 1/8-Finals

Zverev – Kecmanovic: 26.02.2026 01:00 CEST
H2H: 2-1

Alexander Zverev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Acapulco, Zverev comfortably won the opening match against Moutet in straight sets. He offered no breakpoints throughout the match.

Miomir Kecmanovic has won three of his last five matches. This week in Acapulco, Kecmanovic demolished Schoolkate in the opening round in straight sets. The Serb was great under pressure, saving all four break points he faced.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Kecmanovic is the heavy underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He dominated in the opening round and has already defeated Zverev under similar conditions. If he serves well, we expect Kecmanovic to keep this match close.

That being said, Kecmanovic covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Miomir Kecmanovic +4.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365

Tiafoe – Kovacevic: 26.02.2026 02:30 CEST
H2H: 3-0

Frances Tiafoe has won three of his last five matches. This week in Acapulco, Tiafoe defeated Borges in the opening round in straight sets. Besides losing his serve once, the American served well throughout the match.

Aleksandar Kovacevic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Delray Beach, Kovacevic lost to Svajda in the opening round in straight sets. This week in Acapulco, Kovacevic defeated Walton in the opening round in two tiebreaks. He saved consecutive set points in the second set.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Tiafoe is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He leads 3-0 in head-to-head meetings against Kovacevic. Tiafoe will dominate the rallies, so we expect a comfortable straight-sets win.

That being said, Tiafoe winning in straight sets is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Frances Tiafoe winning 2-0 @1.83 @bet365

Vacherot – Monfils: 26.02.2026 04:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Valentin Vacherot has won three of his last five matches. This week in Acapulco, Vacherot defeated Wong in the opening round in three sets, after losing the opening set 4-6. In the second and third sets, Vacherot dominated on his serve.

Gael Monfils has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Acapulco, Monfils has been granted a wild card. In the opening main draw match, the Frenchman defeated Dzumhur in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Vacherot is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Monfils has struggled since the beginning of the season. He has played only three competitive matches this season and has lost two. On the other hand, Vacherot is in solid form and hopes for a solid result this week to get closer to the top 20 in the rankings.

That being said, Vacherot winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Vacherot winning @1.50 @bet365

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