US Open ATP: Karen Khachanov v Alexander Blockx

Said · before resolutionSep 9, 2026 · timestamped in Discord

“US Open - New York 🇺🇸 Phase: Main Draw Risk: 🔴 Super High Risk Pick: 🇷🇺 K. Khachanov @ 63c Reason: Khachanov just came through exactly the kind of match that should give him confidence. Tien pushed him into long rallies and forced him to constantly stay switched on, yet the Russian came back from 1-2 sets down and won. Blockx, meanwhile, deserves credit for getting through Cerúndolo, but the match itself actually left me more concerned about the Belgian than impressed. He was dealing with sharp rib pain from the second game onwards, his serve speed dropped and his lateral movement was clearly compromised. He even admitted that he was seriously considering retiring and that he was still feeling pain despite medication. Khachanov as the deserved favourite and I actually think the physical gap should become increasingly obvious as this match progresses. Blockx can absolutely hang around through his serve and first-strike tennis, but over four or five sets I trust Khachanov's fitness and ability to repeatedly make him move far more. *Bet responsibly. In sports betting, you lose more than you win in the long term.* #nfa https://jup.ag/prediction/POLY-986763”