In full bloom of wonder Carlos Alcarazwith 18 years of conquering the world and at 19 being the champion of the US Open and the youngest world number one in history, the eyes are also focused on another pearl of the quarry, as a new talent to follow to keep the Spanish rhythm tennis achievements.
In February 2023 there was a new Spanish number one, this time in the junior men’s category. US Open champion at age 16, the Madrid native made his debut at age 17 Martin Landaluce eliminated his victim in the New York final, the Belgian, from first place in the classification Gilles Bailly.
Landaluce He left junior territory with a balance of 58 games won and 8 lost. He entered the professional jungle, always a complicated step. He has witnessed this for himself, with three forays on the ATP Tour resulting in multiple defeats: matches Tommy Paul in Gijón, before Richard Gasquet in Madrid and co Taro Daniel in Umag.
No drama, starting from the bottom. He stepped on the strange ATP Challenger, but confirmed his adaptation to the ITF. The Third Division of tennis, although at the same time a field full of mines due to the quality of the rivals, many try to confirm their good track record at the base and many others with a lot of experience in the difficult professional that world.
Landaluce came to terms with Rafa Nadal Academy to continue with his longtime coach, the Galician ex-ATP Oscar Burriezahoping too Esteban Carril and a Gustavo Marcaccio who replaced Francis Roig in Nadal’s technical team.
Landaluce and Burrieza Together they won the first professional title, the M25 Vila Real de San Antonio, in Portugal on hard and outdoor courts. The Spanish tennis player came of age when he turned 18 on January 8, climbing to 466th place in the ranking. Its best position is 441st.
Studying and filming will continue this week at the Challenger ATP in Tenerife 2. In the box with the invitation, the Argentine awaits Santiago Rodríguez24 years old and number 200 in the ranking.
They also appear in the same tournament Dani Rincon21 years old and number 209, Pablo Llamasat the same age and No. 148. The goal, to enter the ATP Tour.
Source: La Verdad
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