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Mexican Open Enforces No-Meat Policy Amid Doping Concerns

2/18/2026

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The Mexican Open in Acapulco will enforce a no-meat policy in players' meals from February 23–28, 2026, to reduce tainted-meat risk linked to doping violations.
The tournament will offer alternative proteins such as fish, eggs, and dairy.
The winner's prize money has been reduced by 4.5%.
Alexander Zverev (German tennis player) and Alex de Minaur (Australian tennis player) compete, while Lorenzo Musetti (Italian tennis player) has withdrawn due to injury.

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The Mexican Open in Acapulco will enforce a no-meat policy in players' meals from February 23–28, 2026, to reduce tainted-meat risk linked to doping violations.
The tournament will offer alternative proteins such as fish, eggs, and dairy.
The winner's prize money has been reduced by 4.5%.
Alexander Zverev (German tennis player) and Alex de Minaur (Australian tennis player) compete, while Lorenzo Musetti (Italian tennis player) has withdrawn due to injury.