Karen Khachanov vs Alexander Blockx

Karen Khachanov vs Alexander Blockx: match analysis

US Open, Men puts Karen Khachanov against Alexander Blockx on 9 September 2026. Karen Khachanov is rated 1648 (ranked 84 by our model), Alexander Blockx 1720 (ranked 32 by our model) — 72 points apart.

Result against the prediction

Final score in sets: 2–0 (6-2, 7-5, 3-2). This match was not in the prediction record, which only takes matches locked before they start.

Form and context

Karen Khachanov comes in with a 5–5 record from the last 10 matches. The current winning run stands at 3. Last time out, Karen Khachanov beat Learner Tien 3–2 at US Open, Men on 7 September. At tour level this season: 13–12. Best recent win: Felix Auger-Aliassime (rated 1687).

Alexander Blockx comes in with a 7–3 record from the last 10 matches. That includes a run of 3 straight wins. Last time out, Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo 3–1 at US Open, Men on 7 September. At tour level this season: 21–11. The strongest opponent beaten recently was Brandon Nakashima, rated 1748.

Head to head

This is their first meeting in our records.

Key factors

• Alexander Blockx carries the higher rating by 72 points — the biggest single input to the forecast.
• Form over the last 10: Karen Khachanov 5–5 against Alexander Blockx 7–3.
• Tour-level experience in our data: Karen Khachanov 50 matches, Alexander Blockx 50. Ratings from lower-tier events are pulled towards the average.