Alexander Blockx def. Brandon Nakashima 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 — Madrid Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Alexander Blockx defeated Brandon Nakashima 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the R64 of the Madrid Open 2026.

Alexander Blockx, ranked No. 69, knocked off No. 32 Brandon Nakashima in their first clay meeting by winning the points neither man could hide behind a first serve. Nakashima took the opener but cashed only 46% of his second-serve points (12 of 26), while Blockx held at 69% (20 of 29) and tore into the return — 54% on Nakashima's second deliveries. Add 15 aces to 7 and 33 winners to 23, and the rankings inverted across three sets.

Match stats

Brandon Nakashima: 7 aces, 23 winners, 69% first serves, 0 double faults. Alexander Blockx: 15 aces, 33 winners, 64% first serves, 1 double fault.

Profiles: Brandon Nakashima · Alexander Blockx — Madrid Open 2026

Head-to-head

Brandon Nakashima and Alexander Blockx have met 2 times, splitting the head-to-head 1–1.

• Cincinnati Open 2025 R64 — Brandon Nakashima won 4-6, 6-3, 7(7)-6(5)