In a stunning upset at the 2026 Miami Open, Spanish #NextGenATP star Martin Landaluce has catapulted himself into the tennis spotlight. The 151st-ranked player defeated 14th seed Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(2) on Sunday, March 23, to reach the fourth round of an ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.
Landaluce’s breakthrough victory sets up a high-stakes match against American Sebastian Korda, the 36th seed, scheduled for Tuesday, March 24. The young Spaniard’s run has been a highlight of the tournament, joining a strong contingent of Spanish players advancing in Miami.
The name Landaluce carries significant weight in the world of sports, though in a different arena. It is also the name of a legendary American Thoroughbred racehorse. Landaluce (the horse) was a champion filly born in 1980, sired by the legendary Seattle Slew. Trained by D. Wayne Lukas and ridden by jockey Laffit Pincay Jr., she was undefeated in her brief career, winning all five of her starts in 1982 before her untimely death. She earned $372,365 and was known as a “well-made dark bay or brown filly with a deep girth, good bone.”
Today, Martin Landaluce is writing a new chapter for the name. His recent win over Marcos Giron and now Khachanov demonstrates a rapid rise. Experts are analyzing his game ahead of the Korda clash, with betting odds and predictions circulating widely. ATP Tour highlights showcase his deft volleys and powerful strikes that ignited the Miami crowd.
As of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, all eyes are on the Hard Rock Stadium to see if the tennis world’s new Landaluce can continue his Cinderella run against the experienced Korda and possibly advance to his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal.