Blockx goes from surprise to threat: he knocks out champion Ruud and advances to the semifinals

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In a Mutua Madrid Open 2026 full of surprises, the most striking one is the rise of Alexander Blockx. The 19-year-old Belgian ranked 69th in the ATP is breaking barriers to reach the semifinals at the Caja Mágica. He achieves this after a clear and dominant victory over the title defender Casper Ruud, who won't be able to defend his crown, with a score of 6-4, 6-4, after an hour and 35 minutes of play. The Belgian secures his spot in his first Masters 1000 semifinals, where he awaits the winner between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli. 

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