Overview
- Miomir Kecmanovic defeated Terence Atmane 6-3, 6-3 in the Mexican Open quarterfinal when a time-violation point penalty ended the match on Kecmanovic’s serve.
- Atmane had been warned earlier for slow play and was penalized as the receiver after heading for his towel while Kecmanovic was ready to serve.
- The ATP allows 25 seconds between points, and repeated violations cost a point for the receiver, with towelling specifically not accepted as a reason to exceed the clock.
- Atmane, who told officials he had been vomiting and feeling hot and cold and took a medical timeout, reacted in disbelief as some fans booed the decision.
- Kecmanovic advances to face Flavio Cobolli in the semifinals, and tournament organizers have been asked for comment as video of the finish circulated on Tennis TV’s X account.