From Miami to Rome: Landaluce reaches the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 again

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Martín Landaluce is beginning to enjoy the quarterfinals of Masters 1000 tournaments. First in Miami and now in the ATP Rome after winning a very close match against Hamad Medjedovic by 7-5, 6-4. This victory moves him up to the 63rd place in the ATP rankings setting up a match with the winner of the duel between Thiago Tirante and Daniil Medvedev.

La Pietrangelli hosted two players who have been making the transition from promising talents to present-day tennis stars. Landaluce made a breakthrough in Miami while Medjedovic had been steadily progressing on the clay court circuit (reaching the semifinals in Barcelona), showcasing his great potential in Rome. Both were aiming for their first quarterfinals in Rome and, judging by their tennis, neither was going to give an inch. 

Here's how Martín Landaluce's victory secured his spot in the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 once again

It was in the Italian capital where Landaluce displayed the necessary consistency on clay. Following his success in Miami, early-round defeats in Barcelona and Madrid pushed him to take a step further. Additionally, luck seemed to be on his side as he entered as a Lucky Loser after losing in the final qualifier match. He defeated Marin Cilic and Mattia Bellucci and now had another opportunity to reach the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 tournament. 

However, Medjedovic also felt it was his moment and wasn't going to give anything away. Thus, the match started with the expected level of equality. Games went by with the Madrid native taking the initiative. In fact, he had two set points at 5-4, but the Serbian neutralized them. Nevertheless, the fate of the first set belonged to Landaluce who kept attacking and claimed the set 7-5.

From lucky loser to quarter-finalist!

World No.94 Martin Landaluce defeats Medjedovic 7-5 6-4 to reach the last eight!#IBI26 pic.twitter.com/YLtXDtCVgH

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 12, 2026

Medjedovic raised his game, but Landaluce responded

The equality was at its peak, but Medjedovic, a pupil of Jorge Aguirre, stepped up a gear, broke the Spaniard's serve, and for the first time in the match took the lead (3-1). However, his joy was short-lived as Martín replied and broke back: 3-3, with everything still to play for. 

Medjedovic's physical condition started to waver, after his tough battles against Joao Fonseca and Mariano Navone, and his mental game also played tricks on him, though his quality remained a significant threat. Meanwhile, Landaluce remained solid, playing a very disciplined match with clear strategies.

Medjedovic fought, but Landaluce wanted it more and better. So, at the first chance he had to seal the match, he clinched it (7-5, 6-4) entering his second quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 in less than two months. From Miami to Rome. Martín Landaluce wants more. 

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