Madrid Open: Alexander Blockx eliminates Casper Ruud and reaches the semifinals

The Madrid Open has offered a major surprise, after the young Belgian Alexander Blockx eliminated Casper Ruud, the champion of the 2025 edition, in the quarter-finals. At the age of 21, Blockx won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4, confirming his excellent form this season and achieving the most important performance of his career by qualifying for the semifinals. The Belgian, who is outside the favorites, will fight for a place in the final against the winner of the duel between Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli.