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Blockx Advances as Semi-Finalists Await Final Matches

12/19/2025

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Blockx Advances Semis

Alexander Blockx, the Belgian, has qualified for the semi-finals in the Red Group after defeating Nishesh Basavareddy.
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer leads the Blue Group at 2-0, while Learner Tien seeks to rebound from a shaky start.
Dino Prizmic earned his first win against Justin Engel, improving to 1-1.
The next matches will determine the final semi-finalists.

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Landaluce, Jodar Debut

Martin Landaluce and Rafael Jodar, both from Madrid, will make their Next Gen ATP Finals debuts in Jeddah.
Landaluce is the fourth seed and previously won the 2022 US Open boys’ singles title.
Jodar triumphed in 2024 and is currently World No. 168 after a successful NCAA season.
The pair have known each other since childhood, trained at Chanmartin Tennis Club, and draw inspiration from Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

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Blockx Advances Semis

Alexander Blockx, the Belgian, has qualified for the semi-finals in the Red Group after defeating Nishesh Basavareddy.
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer leads the Blue Group at 2-0, while Learner Tien seeks to rebound from a shaky start.
Dino Prizmic earned his first win against Justin Engel, improving to 1-1.
The next matches will determine the final semi-finalists.

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