Federico Cina vs Alexander Blockx Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | First Round
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Alexander Blockx faces Federico Cina in the first-round of the Italian Open.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Federico Cina vs Alexander Blockx prediction
Federico Cina will be hoping for his first tour-level win of the season at the Italian Open. He competed in the Grand Prix Hassan II last month but lost in the first-round. He has enjoyed some success on the Challenger Tour in 2026, winning a title in Pune. The 19-year-old is still ranked outside of the top 200 in the world rankings.
He has a tough first-round match against Alexander Blockx. The Belgian enjoyed the best event of his career so far in Madrid, as he advanced to the semi-finals. He beat the likes of Felix Auger-Aliassime, Casper Ruud and Francisco Cerundolo, before his run ended against world number three Alexander Zverev. He is now up to his highest ranking of 36 in the world.
Blockx performed brilliantly in Madrid and if he can produce a similar type of level in the first-round of this tournament, he should have no trouble against Cina.
Federico Cina vs Alexander Blockx tip: Alexander Blockx to win 2-0
