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Alexander Blockx news
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The gist
Alexander Blockx of Belgium won his first-round U.S. Open match on Aug. 31, 2026. He now faces Flavio Cobolli in the Round of 32 on Sept. 5.
Background
Alexander Blockx is a 21-year-old Belgian tennis player ranked 34th in the world. He has been consistent this season with a 21-14 match record, and his performance at the 2026 US Open has drawn attention, including a surge in prediction market odds for him to win the tournament.
How it unfolded
- Aug 31, 2026Blockx won his first-round match at the U.S. Open, reacting after the victory.
- Sep 3, 2026Blockx was scheduled to play Marco Trungelliti in the second round, with stats showing Blockx ranked 34th.
- Sep 5, 2026Blockx is set to face Flavio Cobolli in the Round of 32, with both players having -111 odds to win.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- A tennis model shows a strong edge on Cobolli winning straight up and covering the spread, suggesting Blockx may not get revenge for a prior loss.
- Public
- Prediction market Polymarket saw a surge in the 'yes' option for Blockx winning the US Open, indicating increased public confidence.
Still unverified
The exact odds movement percentage (30.55%) and the specific prediction market data are from a single source and not independently verified.