Alexander Blockx has qualified for the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF for the first time. The 20-year-old will be the first Belgian player to take part in the 20 and under event.
Blockx started the 2025 season excellently in Portugal and won an ATP Challenger Tour title in Oeiras, his second success at this level. He then qualified for the ATP Masters 1000 event in Miami before enjoying a run to the final of the Challenger Tour event in Winnipeg.
Blockx recorded his first victory at an ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati, where he defeated Marcos Giron. The 20-year-old ended the season with another Challenger Tour crown in Bratislava and a tour-level victory in Metz.
Blockx started the year outside the Top 200 in the PIF ATP Rankings but has made steady progress, rising to career-high No. 101 in November.
Blockx’s father, Oleg, was born to Ukrainian parents who were both professional athletes and was an athlete specializing in obstacle racing, while his mother, Natalia, was a swimmer. Despite this diverse sports background, Blockx has never practiced any other sport besides tennis.
Blockx is led by Philippe Cassiers, who has coached the rising star since the 1.80 meter tall Antwerp native was four years old. A highlight of their partnership came in 2023, when Blockx became the junior No. 1 in singles and doubles.
The Next Gen ATP Finals 2025, presented by PIF, will take place from December 17 to 21. Former champions include Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
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