Rafael Nadal made a debut in Acapulco at 18 in 2005, leaving all the rivals behind and claiming the third ATP title without losing a set. Nadal lost only one game in the title clash against Albert Montanes, and the chemistry between an incredible youngster and the Mexican event was born.Nadal did not play in Acapulco in the years to come, returning eight years later in 2013 and hoping to win the edition of this event on clay. As was expected, Rafa achieved that over his compatriot David Ferrer and skipped the next three years.Nadal returned to Acapulco in 2017 and suffered his first loss, defeated by Sam Querrey in the title clash. Two years later, the Spa …