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Alexander Blockx reaches US Open quarter-finals with victory over Francisco Cerundolo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 1:47 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Alexander Blockx reaches US Open quarter-finals with victory over Francisco Cerundolo

Summary

Alexander Blockx became the first Belgian man to reach the US Open quarter-finals after a four-set victory against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. The 21-year-old secured a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 result in his Flushing Meadows debut. Blockx managed the match while contending with sharp rib pain, receiving medical treatment to continue play. He revealed that he considered retiring from the match had he lost the third set. Having previously defeated fifth-seeded Flavio Cobolli in the third round, Blockx continues his advancement in the tournament after beginning the year outside the top 100. He is scheduled to play Russian Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals, following Khachanov's five-set win over Learner Tien.

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By the Numbers

•Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 on Monday.
•The win establishes Blockx as the first Belgian man to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
•Blockx managed rib pain throughout the match with medical assistance.
•He will face Karen Khachanov in the upcoming quarter-final round.

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1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Blockx first Belgian man to reach US Open quarter-finals

What they're saying

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Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo in four sets on Monday to become the first Belgian man ever to reach the US Open quarter-finals.After splitting the first two sets, Blockx and Cerundolo stood level at 5-5 when the Belgian fell behind 0-40 on his serve.
— Yahoo Sports

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