Mérida Open makes historic jump to WTA 500 status

The Yucatan tennis landscape is about to transform as the Mérida Open Akron advances to WTA 500 status, tournament director Gustavo Santoscoy García announced Thursday. The elevation from WTA 250 marks a significant milestone for Mexican tennis and particularly for the Yucatán region. “This is great news for Mexican tennis and special in Yucatán,” said…