Alexander Blockx def. Federico Cina 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 — Italian Open 2026 R128

Match recap

Alexander Blockx defeated Federico Cina 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 in the R128 of the Italian Open 2026.

Alexander Blockx lost the opening set 6-4 and then turned his serve into a wall, winning 83% of first-serve points the rest of the way against Federico Cina to take the last two sets 6-1, 6-3 in their first career meeting. The flip came on the error sheet as much as the serve: Blockx finished with just 20 unforced errors to Cina's 34, and broke five times to seize back control. Twelve aces to four kept Cina perpetually on the back foot once the match swung.

Profiles: Federico Cina · Alexander Blockx — Italian Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Federico Cina and Alexander Blockx.