The Miami Open 2024 saw the first victory on the circuit this Thursday for the new Spanish tennis sensation. Martín Landaluce, 18 years old and champion of the 2022 US Open junior, defeated his compatriot Jaume Munar 6-3, 1-6 and 7-5 to seal his pass to the second round, where he will face American Ben Shelton on Saturday.
The Madrid player, who entered the main draw with an invitation letter, He celebrated his first ATP victory in his fourth match on the circuit.
Previously, he lost against Tommy Paul in Gijónthe Frenchman Richard Gasquet in Madrid, and the Japanese Taro Daniel in Umag.
The Madrid native, number 360 in the world ranking, made the most of the invitation letter given to him by this tournament after the withdrawal of Rafa Nadal and They will face off in the second round with Shelton, one of the rising talents of American tennis.
Roberto Carballés also advanced, winning 7-6(2) and 6-3 against Australian Aleksandar Vukic and will be Alcaraz’s first rival in Miami. Carlitos, recent Indian Wells champion, will face Carballés next Saturday.
In its part, Roberto Bautistawho have to go through the qualifications to access the main draw, won 6-3 and 7-6(4) against American Emilio Nava. In the next round, Bautista will face American Sebastian Korda.
Source: La Verdad
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