Alexander Blockx (ATP 347) will be able to taste for the first time the joys of a Grand Slam tournament in 2024. The young Antwerp18 ans, indeed received on behalf of Tennis Australia, the Australian Federation, une wild card to participate in the qualifications for the Australian Open, which will take place from January 14 to 28 in Melbourne.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity“, Alexander Blockx told Belga. “And I am of course delighted. I have wonderful memories of my junior victory this year. Being able to play my final in the Arthur Ashe Stadium was a fabulous moment. I loved the atmosphere in Australia. It’s a country where I could see myself living later“.
It is precisely this title won in juniors at the end of an epic final won 6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (11/9) against the American Learner Tien which earned Alexander Blockx this wild card.
And with a brilliant end to the season, with two victories in ITF M25 tournaments and a semi-final in a Challenger 75, he is impatient to be able to compete in the big leagues: “I think whatever happens it will be a great experience“, he added again. “And I will try to make the most of it“.
2023-12-13 17:51:00
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