American Alejandro Landa won men's singles in Guatemala by defeating Costa Rican Andrés Acuña in the final.

[1][2] Mexico born Landa was representing the USA for the first time at Worlds.

Acuña was surprising finalist, and the first Costa Rican to reach the final.

He claimed the 2nd seed position by winning pool B in the group stage of matches, including a win over defending champion Mexican Rodrigo Montoya.

[3] Note: Rafael Gatica replaced Pedro Castro, who was injured in the first match of the group against Javier Martinez after winning game one.