The Mexican Open in Acapulco will not serve meat in its player restaurant during the 2026 edition, to assuage concerns over doping contamination. A tour document circulated among tennis players said that the ATP 500 tournament “will provide high-quality protein options that do not include meat”, in order to “minimize the risk of contamination with prohibited anti-doping substances”. AdvertisementIt provided guidance on how to get sufficient protein from fish, eggs and other sources that are not meat, including pulses and dairy. A spokesperson for the Mexican Open, and a spokesperson for the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which administers anti-doping protocols in the sport, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. British player Tara Moore tested positive for both boldenone and nandrolone, another anabolic steroid, following a tournament in the same country in 2022.

Source: International New York Times February 16, 2026 21:55 UTC