Alexander Blockx won 6-3 6-4 6-2
We got this one right. Alexander Blockx was our 65% pick, and won 6-3 6-4 6-2.
Monday's US Open first round pits Alexander Blockx against Tomas Barrios Vera on hard. Alexander Blockx has won 4 of the last 10. Tomas Barrios Vera is searching for form, having lost 7 in a row (2 of the last 10).
The serve is where this match separates: Blockx has been winning 74.3% of first-serve points to Vera's 64.9%, and on hard that gap compounds fast. Blockx should have enough here, though Vera has the tools to make the scoreboard uncomfortable.
Hard rating
Overall rating
| Serve (last 52 weeks) | Alexander Blockx | Tomas Barrios Vera |
|---|---|---|
| 1st serve in | 59.7% | 64% |
| 1st serve points won | 74.3% | 64.9% |
| 2nd serve points won | 50% | 50.6% |
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