Landaluce Upsets Khachanov to Reach Miami Masters 1000 Fourth Round

20-year-old Spaniard earns milestone victory over veteran Russian player.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 1:34am

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Martin Landaluce, a 20-year-old Spanish player ranked 151st in the world, earned a surprise victory over 12th-ranked Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Miami Open. With the 6-3, 7-6(2) win, Landaluce advanced to the fourth round of an ATP Masters 1000 event for the first time in his career.

Why it matters

Landaluce's upset win over the more experienced Khachanov is a significant milestone in the young Spaniard's career. As a qualifier, Landaluce has now strung together an impressive run in Miami, including a second-round victory over 17th seed Luciano Darderi. This performance could help launch Landaluce into the spotlight as a rising star on the ATP Tour.

The details

Landaluce played with remarkable authority and composure against Khachanov, striking 25 winners compared to just 12 from his opponent. The Spaniard's serve was also effective, winning 78% of his first-serve points. Landaluce's victory over Khachanov in their maiden Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting came in one hour and 32 minutes.

  • Landaluce earned the upset victory on Sunday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Martin Landaluce

A 20-year-old Spanish tennis player ranked 151st in the world. He is a rising star on the ATP Tour, having won the 2022 US Open boys' championship.

Karen Khachanov

A 29-year-old Russian tennis player ranked 12th in the world. He is an experienced veteran on the ATP Tour, having won 6 career titles.

Sebastian Korda

An American tennis player who upset world number one Carlos Alcaraz earlier on the same day in Miami.

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What they’re saying

“This is a milestone win for me, reaching the fourth round of a Masters 1000 for the first time. I played with confidence and composure, and I'm proud of how I handled the moment against a top player like Khachanov.”

— Martin Landaluce

What’s next

Landaluce will next face Sebastian Korda, who upset world number one Carlos Alcaraz earlier on Sunday, in the fourth round of the Miami Open.

The takeaway

Landaluce's impressive run in Miami as a qualifier, including his upset victory over the experienced Khachanov, showcases the emergence of a promising young talent on the ATP Tour. His performance could mark the start of a breakout season for the 20-year-old Spaniard.