Landaluce: "An opportunity has presented itself to me and I'm going for it"

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Spanish tennis continues to make noise in the major tournaments, now also with the second line of players. Martín Landaluce, after entering the main draw as a last-minute lucky loser, is now among the best 16 at the Rome Masters 1000.

It is very commendable, although destiny also played its cards. First, through chance, giving him the opportunity for an extra life at the Foro Italico. From there, Martín Landaluce himself took charge of refining his aim and beating Marin Cilic and Mattia Bellucci on the court, two very different profiles that the Madrid native managed to tame in straight sets. For a while now, we have seen him much more mature in these types of tournaments, so there are no reasons to stop believing in his chances. Before facing Hamad Medjedovic for a place in the quarterfinals, we heard from the Spaniard on the microphones of Tennis Channel.

Great victory against Mattia Bellucci

"Today I was at an impressive level, really. I had to do it that way, I had no choice, he was also playing at a very high level. The first set was very tough, while in the second set, I went all out for it. I did my best, looking for my shots, with many winners, direct serves, and great returns. I am very happy for the victory, but already thinking about the match that awaits me tomorrow."

Dealing with chants in favor of the opponent

"I try to take it as if they were supporting me and not the opponent. You know, if they are saying something, anything, in my head, I try to imagine they are saying 'Martín, Martín.' It's not easy, there are times when you are serving with your second serve and, in that small space of time, there is room to hear some noises. Today, for example, they tried to make some noises at those moments, but I tried to see it as support for me and enjoy it."

Liberated after entering as a lucky loser

"It was like that, exactly. It was the first time I entered as a lucky loser in such a tournament, furthermore, a doubly fortunate lucky loser because I entered with a Bye in the first round. An opportunity presented itself to me, and I went for it, I had nothing to lose. The first match with Cilic was really tough, I tried to enjoy the previous days, a big test for my concentration."

Golden generation of new Spanish tennis players

"We are all friends, spend time together, maintain very healthy rivalry. We push each other, for example, Dani Mérida was also in this tournament, while Pablo Llamas played today too. We are all teammates, they are very nice people, we have the same fighting spirit. I will try to spend as much time as possible with them because they are very good people, so I always wish them the best."

Landaluce confirms which tournament changed his career forever

"Miami, that tournament was pivotal in every way, I proved to myself that I can play in these major tournaments, compete against high-level players, and beat the best. Throughout that week, I thought: 'Okay, now I am ready to take the next step, I can make the leap.' Now that I return to these beautiful tournaments, I enjoy them much more because now I feel that I can play well in major tournaments, show my true game."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Landaluce: “Se me ha presentado una oportunidad y voy a por ella”