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Blockx Upsets Cerundolo in US Open Thriller
7 Sep
Summary
- Blockx reaches fourth round on US Open debut.
- Cerundolo mounted a comeback after losing the first two sets.
- Blockx leads head-to-head after previous clay win.
Alexander Blockx has reached the fourth round of the US Open, marking his best performance at the tournament. Blockx, seeded 28th, achieved this milestone by defeating the 24th seed, Francisco Cerundolo. His path to this stage included an upset victory in the previous round. Cerundolo, meanwhile, demonstrated resilience by mounting a comeback from two sets down in his third-round match, a grueling contest that lasted over three hours. This encounter between Cerundolo and Blockx is their first on a hard court, with Blockx having won their previous meeting on clay. Blockx's powerful serving has been a key factor in his success throughout the tournament. The match is scheduled to take place on Monday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Both players are competing for a share of the substantial $108,000,000 prize money.
