Who won the Francisco Cerundolo vs. Alexander Blockx match at the Madrid Open?

Match Setup

Francisco Cerundolo, ranked No. 20, faced Alexander Blockx, ranked No. 69, in the Round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The match was played on clay courts at the Madrid tournament.

Pre-Match Predictions and Odds

Cerundolo entered the match as the heavy favorite with -250 odds to win, implying a 71.4% probability of victory. Blockx had +190 odds. This reflected Cerundolo's superior ranking and recent form on clay surfaces.

Player Form and Statistics

On clay over the past 12 months, Cerundolo compiled a 17-10 record with one title. He won 73.6% of his service games and converted 39.7% of break points on clay. Blockx had a 5-3 record on clay in three tournaments over the same period, with an 82.8% service game win percentage but only 25.5% return game winning percentage.

Recent Tournament Results

Cerundolo lost in the quarterfinals of the BMW Open on April 17 to Alexander Zverev 7-5, 0-6, 2-6. Blockx fell in the Round of 16 at the BMW Open on April 15, losing to Ben Shelton 4-6, 6-7.