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Lucky Loser Landaluce Shocks Rome, Reaches R4
11 May
Summary
- Martin Landaluce reached R4 in Rome as a lucky loser.
- He became the sixth lucky loser to reach the last 16 in Rome.
- Landaluce qualified for the 2026 PIF ATP Next Gen Accelerator.
In a remarkable turn of events, Spanish tennis player Martin Landaluce has reached the fourth round of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome. Despite initially losing in the qualifying rounds, Landaluce entered the main draw as a lucky loser.
He achieved this milestone by defeating Italian favourite Mattia Bellucci in a compelling match. This victory marks Landaluce as only the sixth player in the tournament's history to reach the last 16 after entering as a lucky loser.
Landaluce's impressive performance has seen him climb to No. 80 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings. Furthermore, his current standing has secured him a spot in the 2026 PIF ATP Next Gen Accelerator program, which supports emerging tennis talents.
Looking ahead, Landaluce is aiming to compete in the Next Gen ATP Finals, currently holding the third position in the Next Gen Race.
