Andrea Pellegrino secured a place on the main table of Internacionais BNL d’Italia. The 29-year-old Italian tennis player beat Spaniard Martin Landaluce 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in the last round of qualifications. The match lasted two hours and 12 minutes.
The result marks the Pugliese’s first participation in the main tournament of the Roman tournament. Pellegrino will compete in the first round against compatriot Luca Nardi this Thursday, May 7th. The game closes the program of the day on BNP Paribas Arena.
Qualificação came after consistent victory
Pellegrino controlled the first set with early breaks. Landaluce reacted in the second and tied the match. In the third, the Italian regained dominance in the opening games and gave his rival no chance.
The Bisceglie tennis player arrived at Foro Italico with a good track record on the Challenger circuit. Ele has accumulated important victories in this category in recent years. The performance in qualifications confirmed the good moment.
- Venceu the first set 6-3
- Perdeu the second by 2-6
- Fechou the decision at 6-2
- Total of 13 Italians in the men’s main draw
- Primeira time in main frame in Roma
Carreira built away from the spotlight
Pellegrino built his career mainly in smaller tournaments. Ele recognizes the high technical level of Challengers. Muitos young people arrive physically prepared and with good tennis. The difference for the big stages is in the pace of games and emotional management.
The player highlighted the daily work required. Muitos athletes outside the top 100 beat better ranked tennis players. Consistency decides the results. Ele has been training with dedication since turning pro in 2016.
Sacrifícios mark the path to Roma
The tennis player spoke about what remains invisible to the public. Famílias, coaches and staff face constant travel and resignations. The love for sport and the adrenaline of competitions make the efforts worth it.
Pellegrino keeps his feet on the ground. Ele doesn’t see his career defined by a single match. The focus remains on the work accumulated over the years. The current ranking is close to the best mark of his career, which was 125th place in March 2026.
Expectativa for the duel against Nardi
The confrontation against Luca Nardi puts two Italians face to face. Pellegrino enters as a motivated qualifier. The Foro Italico audience must fill the stands to support the home representatives.
The winner advances to the main draw of Masters 1000. Roman clay usually favors players with good physical fitness and patience in long exchanges. Pellegrino showed these qualities in qualifications.
Histórico and tennis player numbers
The Italian is 1.85 m tall and plays with a two-handed backhand. Ele was born on March 23, 1997. Coach Andrea Trono follows the preparation.
Pellegrino has experience in doubles, with a best ranking of 81st. In singles, he seeks to consolidate his presence in the main draws of major tournaments. The vacancy at Roma represents an important step in this search.
The tournament continues with other Italians already confirmed in the main draw. The number of national representatives reinforces the positive moment for men’s tennis in the country.