Alexander Blockx def. Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 — Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 R64

Match recap

Alexander Blockx defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the R64 of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2026.

World #92 Alexander Blockx flipped a 54-spot ranking gap on Denis Shapovalov, 4-6 6-4 3-6, by simply refusing to hand back free points: 22 unforced errors to Shapovalov's 48. The Canadian's shotmaking flickered — 30 winners to Blockx's 12 — but the volume came with a 52% first-serve rate and five double faults. Blockx broke for 4-2 in the decider and closed it out, his first tour-level clash with Shapovalov going his way on debut. Flavio Cobolli is next.

Match stats

Denis Shapovalov: 2 aces, 30 winners, 52% first serves, 5 double faults. Alexander Blockx: 2 aces, 12 winners, 67% first serves, 3 double faults.

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Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Denis Shapovalov and Alexander Blockx.