Botic van de Zandschulp vs Alexander Blockx Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | First Round
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Botic van de Zandschulp faces Alexander Blockx in the first round of the 2026 Madrid Open at the Park Manzanares
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Botic van de Zandschulp vs Alexander Blockx prediction
Alexander Blockx will hope to spring another surprise in Madrid.
The Belgian is at a career high 69 after taking down some big names on his way to the round of 16 in Monte Carlo and Munich respectively.
The world 69 will now meet Botic van de Zandschulp for the first time with the Dutchman 17 places better off and fresh from a semi-final charge in Bucharest.
There’s a rivalry between the nations to factor in here and given both have been solid recently, it could well have over 21.5 games and a third set.
Botic van de Zandschulp vs Alexander Blockx tip: Over 2.5 sets
