Landaluce: "I have proven many things to myself as a tennis player and person"

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Martin Landaluce continues living the best moment of his young career at Roland Garros 2026 after staging a spectacular five-set comeback that allowed him to reach the third round of the Parisian tournament. The Madrid native acknowledged after the match that the victory had immense emotional value for him, especially considering how he managed to react on one of his worst days, both in terms of tennis and physical condition on the court.

The Spaniard also spoke about the surprising elimination of Jannik Sinner, the growth of the new generation in tennis, the confidence he currently feels to compete against the best, and the enormous mental strength he displayed to turn around a match that seemed completely lost. Martín Landaluce also shared insightful reflections on how tennis is evolving and on the competitive maturity he believes he has developed over the past few months.

This is what Landaluce said after reaching the third round of Roland Garros 2026

The comeback and the mental strength he showed on the court

"It was a really tough match. I started very tired, not exactly sure what was happening to me. Mentally, I was completely out of the match."

"I was trying everything possible to stay present, shout, seek energy, connect with my team and the audience. In the third set, it was my last chance to react, and little by little, I started playing better."

"I was getting beaten badly, yet I kept trying to remain positive, humble, and focused on the next point. I was trailing 6-1, 6-2, and still looking for solutions, encouraging myself, and trying different things."

"When you start to feel that things are gradually working out, the sensation is incredible. Today, I proved a lot to myself, both as a player and as a person. I am very proud of how I managed a match that was going really poorly to end up playing at a very high level."

The evolution of the new generation and the confidence he feels

"I believe that tennis is gradually changing. The Next Gen is bringing different elements to current tennis, which is positive for the sport as it signifies evolution."

"We also have a lot of confidence because we constantly see players of our age achieving great results against top players. This makes all of us start to believe much more in ourselves."

"Over the past few years, I have been achieving good results on all circuits, and I feel a lot my evolution. I feel that I have the level to beat top players, and in recent months, I have been proving it to myself. I see a very positive future for me, but I also believe that I can already do important things in the present."

Sinner's elimination and his expectations for the tournament now

"I heard something during the match that Sinner was struggling. There were even people in the stands saying things to me. But honestly, the energy I needed today was to try to improve my level and find solutions within the match."

"Under such harsh conditions, there can be many surprises. It's really hot, and you need to be mentally and physically very prepared. After two five-set matches, I can't think much further ahead than the next match."

His expectations for the match against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo

"Cerúndolo was two sets down against Sinner and kept believing in himself. He did very good things. It's going to be another extremely tough battle, especially physically. Right now, I just want to enjoy these days here, keep fighting, and make the most of every moment. There are many players who can achieve something big in this tournament, and I will try to be one of them."

At just 20 years old, Martin Landaluce continues to establish himself as one of the major breakthroughs of Roland Garros 2026. Beyond tennis, the Madrid native made it clear that his recent significant growth is also attributed to an increasingly stronger mental maturity and a competitive personality that is becoming quite evident within the ATP circuit.

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