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Alexander Blockx Makes Belgian History at US Open Quarterfinals

Alexander Blockx won a difficult tennis match at the US Open.

He beat Francisco Cerundolo in four sets.

This made him the first Belgian man to reach the tournament’s quarterfinals.

Blockx also had sharp pain in his rib during the match.

A doctor gave him medication to help with the pain.

He said he might have stopped playing if he had lost the third set.

Instead, he kept fighting and won the final two sets.

His next opponent is Karen Khachanov.

Key facts

Match result: Alexander Blockx defeated Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.
Historic achievement: Blockx became the first Belgian man to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
Age and seeding: Blockx is 21 years old and was seeded 28th.
Injury concern: Blockx played with sharp rib pain and received medication from a doctor.
Previous upset: Blockx defeated fifth-seeded Flavio Cobolli in the third round.
Next opponent: Blockx will play Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals.
Khachanov’s result: Khachanov defeated 14th-seeded Learner Tien 7-5, 4-6, 6-7 (6/8), 6-1, 6-4.

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