Blockx vs Trungelliti Prediction 3 September 2026
🔊 Alexander Blockx and Marco Trungelliti have made their second-round US Open match a meeting of different generations: the 21-year-old Belgian is establishing himself rapidly among the top players, while the 36-year-old Argentine is enjoying one of the best seasons of his later career. After contrasting first-round performances, though, Trungelliti's experience may be tested by his opponent's pace and freshness.
Head-to-Head
📊 Alexander Blockx and Marco Trungelliti have never played each other before.
Alexander Blockx Player Overview
Blockx beat Thomas Barrios Vera comfortably - 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. The Belgian did not drop a set and broke serve at least once in each of the three sets. That result is particularly notable ahead of a match against an opponent who went the full five sets and lost two of those sets by a wide margin.
In 2026, Blockx won 30 of his 43 matches before the US Open. During the season he held 86% of his service games, won 77% of first-serve points and 52% of second-serve points, and broke in 19% of his opponents' service games. He began the year by winning a hard-court Challenger in Canberra and went on to reach multiple rounds consistently at ATP events. His season statistics reflect that progress.
Match Results: Alexander Blockx
Marco Trungelliti Player Overview
Trungelliti came back from two sets down against Junchen Shang - 0-6, 7-6, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. He survived a five-set match, but won just one game across the two sets he lost. Those collapses did not cost him in the first round, but recovering against Blockx - who has been considerably more reliable on serve - will be much harder.
In 2026, Trungelliti has won 6 of 11 matches on hard courts, not counting the first round here. In August he came through qualifying in Cincinnati and beat Hamad Medjedovic before losing to Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 5-7. His first-round US Open match again highlighted his serve's inconsistency: across five sets he was broken to love twice. Those lapses are particularly costly against Blockx, who has held serve considerably more reliably throughout the season.
Match Results: Marco Trungelliti
Key factors
- Blockx won his first-round match in three sets; Trungelliti needed all five.
- In 2026, the Belgian won 30 of his 43 matches before the US Open.
- Trungelliti lost two sets to Shang 0-6 and 1-6.
- Blockx broke serve at least once in every set in his first-round match.
- Trungelliti had won only 6 of his 11 hard-court matches this season before the tournament.
Expected scenario
Blockx needs to put pressure on Trungelliti's second serve from the start. The Argentine can be active on return, but to stay level he will need to hold serve considerably more reliably than he has over the past year. The Belgian gains an advantage simply by giving his opponent far fewer break-point opportunities.
Trungelliti will look to extend rallies and draw on his experience in five-set matches, though the strain of the first round may tell after several long sets. Even if the Argentine keeps it tight in one set, another poor run of service games would allow Blockx to build a quick lead in games.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Blockx had the more convincing first-round performance, has been more consistent throughout the season, and arrives fresher. His reliable serve limits Trungelliti's opportunities, while the Argentine's own dips in level give the favourite a good chance of building a clear margin.
A straight-sets win for the Belgian is priced too low, and a correct-score bet requires a 3-0. The games handicap better reflects Blockx's consistency advantage while still allowing for a set won by Trungelliti.
Pick: Alexander Blockx - Games Handicap -6.5.
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Betting Tips: Alexander Blockx - Marco Trungelliti
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