Quarter-final tennis action arrives on Thu, 10 Sept, at 4:30 am AEST as Karen Khachanov takes on Alexander Blockx. Both players enter this high-stakes contest coming off victories on Tue, 1 Sept, aiming to secure a place in the semi-finals. If you are following our tennis predictions, the stats for this first-time matchup jump off the page.

Who Claims The Head To Head?

The numbers say this quarter-final presents a fascinating clash between career experience and strong current form. Karen Khachanov brings major pedigree to the court, carrying 7 career titles and a overall career record of 334-245. Currently ranked 50th, the Russian holds a 20-18 season record and comes off a win against Roman Andres Burruchaga on 1 Sept. Khachanov is sitting as the 1.62 favourite to claim the win.

On the other side of the net, Alexander Blockx gets a big tick for his impressive 2026 campaign. The Belgian is currently ranked 34th with a 20-10 YTD record, translating to a 67% win rate this year. Coming off his own victory on 1 Sept, Blockx enters as the 2.31 outsider in this first-ever head-to-head encounter.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 6:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipKaren Khachanov1.54Alexander Blockx2.50
Solid tickOur tip: Karen Khachanov. Khachanov's extensive experience with 334 career wins and 7 ATP titles gives him the big-match edge.

Tipped at $1.62 (6:13 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

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Karen Khachanov vs Alexander Blockx

75%1st set → match win % (form)100%
50%Deciding set win % (form)0%

Set Handicap Breakdown

In the set handicap market, Khachanov is laying -1.5 sets at 2.25, while Blockx receives a +1.5 set start at 1.65. With Blockx winning two-thirds of his matches this season, backing the underdog with a set in hand rates a real chance in what shapes as a hard-fought battle.

SetsOdds correct as at 6:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Karen Khachanov -1.52.05Our tipAlexander Blockx +1.51.75
Solid tickOur tip: Alexander Blockx +1.5. Blockx holds a 67% win percentage this season and rates a real chance to snatch at least one set.

Tipped at $1.65 (6:13 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Set handicap (±1.5) form

−1.5 cover = won by two or more sets. Charts use recent completed scorelines.

Karen Khachanovlast 5

−1.5 cover rate60%3/5
+1.5 cover rate100%5/5
Straight-sets wins40%2/5

Alexander Blockxlast 5

−1.5 cover rate80%4/5
+1.5 cover rate100%5/5
Straight-sets wins20%1/5
60%−1.5 cover % (form)80%