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\n Miami QF preview: Can #NextGenATP Landaluce extend dream run v Lehecka?<\/p>\n
ATPTour.com previews the first two quarter-finals at the ATP Masters 1000 event<\/p>\n
March 25, 2026<\/p>\n
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Martin Landaluce and Jiri Lehecka will meet for the first time on Wednesday in Miami.
\n By ATP Staff<\/p>\n
Tommy Paul<\/a> and Arthur Fils<\/a> will take to the court on Wednesday evening for their quarter-final clash at the Miami Open presented by Itau<\/a>, each pursuing a different milestone.<\/p>\n For Paul, it is his first appearance at this stage of the South Florida ATP Masters 1000 event, while Fils returns to the last eight for a second straight year, becoming the first Frenchman to do so since Jo-Wilfried Tsonga<\/a> in 2010.<\/p>\n Both players have underlined their quality this week after battling injuries late last season. Their clash is scheduled for not before 8:30 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n Earlier in the day, #NextGenATP star Martin Landaluce<\/a> meets 21st seed Jiri Lehecka<\/a> in the first of Wednesday\u2019s two men\u2019s quarter-finals. At No. 151 in the PIF ATP Rankings, the 20-year-old Spaniard is the lowest-ranked Miami quarter-finalist since 1994.<\/p>\n [Q] Landaluce vs. [21] Lehecka (not before 3:00 p.m. EDT) The challenge only intensifies against Lehecka, who is fresh from upsetting World No. 7 Taylor Fritz<\/a> to reach his third Masters 1000 quarter-final. The Czech could rise to his joint career-high No. 16 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings if he advances.<\/p>\n Landaluce, a product of the Rafa Nadal Academy, claimed the US Open<\/a> boys\u2019 title at 16 in 2022 and made his Next Gen ATP Finals debut last year. Arriving in Miami without a tour-level win in 2026, he has showcased his trademark resilience with six straight victories, including qualifying, to fuel his breakthrough week.<\/p>\n Now up 48 spots to No. 103 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings, Landaluce could climb as high as No. 69 with a semi-final win. With both players looking to dictate play with aggressive styles, all signs point to a high-octane clash at Hard Rock Stadium.<\/p>\n You May Also Like: Landaluce saves 1 MP to stun Korda, dedicates Miami R4 win to late grandmother<\/a><\/p>\n [22] Paul vs. [28] Fils (not before 8:30 p.m. EDT) Paul, who ended his 2025 season early due to injury after the US Open<\/a>, has already reached the Delray Beach final this year and battled through two three-set matches en route to his maiden Miami quarter-final. The former World No. 8 will need his trademark speed and defensive skills against Fils\u2019 explosive power.<\/p>\n Fils also endured an extended layoff, missing eight months with a back injury before surging to the ATP 500 final in Doha in February in just his third event back. The 21-year-old has carried that intensity through the Sunshine Double, defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime<\/a> in Indian Wells and producing a statement win over Stefanos Tsitsipas<\/a> in Miami, where he dropped just one game.<\/p>\n Still seeking his first Masters 1000 semi-final (0-4 in QFs), Fils will look to peak against the 28-year-old Paul, who has reached four semi-finals at this level.<\/p>\n Read More from Miami: When are the Miami tennis quarter-finals?\u00a0<\/p>\n The first two quarter-finals of the Miami Open presented by Itau<\/a> will take place on Wednesday 25 March. Martin Landaluce<\/a> will face Jiri Lehecka<\/a> not before 3:00 p.m. EDT, while Tommy Paul<\/a> plays Arthur Fils<\/a> not before 8:30 p.m. EDT.<\/p>\n Who is playing in the Miami tennis quarter-finals?\u00a0<\/p>\n The quarter-finals in the top half of the draw features Tommy Paul<\/a>, Arthur Fils<\/a>, Martin Landaluce<\/a> and Jiri Lehecka<\/a>. The bottom half, which plays Thursday 26 March, features Jannik Sinner<\/a>, Frances Tiafoe<\/a>, Alexander Zverev<\/a> and Francisco Cerundolo<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n How can I watch the Miami tennis quarter-finals?\u00a0<\/p>\n Watch live on TennisTV
Landaluce saved a match point against Sebastian Korda<\/a> to extend his dream run into a first Masters 1000 quarter-final. Prior to Miami, the Spaniard had just two tour-level wins, according to the Infosys ATP Win\/Loss Index, but has doubled that tally with a run that has included victories over Top 20 opponents Luciano Darderi<\/a> and Karen Khachanov<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If their only previous Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting \u2014 a three-set win for Paul in Shanghai in 2023 \u2014 is any indication, fans can expect a compelling contest between one of the Tour\u2019s biggest hitters and a player who has thrived in pressure moments this week.<\/p>\n
\nLandaluce saves MP to stun Korda, dedicates win to late grandmother
<\/a>Lehecka foils home hope Fritz with third-set Miami masterclass<\/a>
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