Quentin Halys to Face Alexander Blockx in Second Round at Rolex Shanghai Masters

Quentin Halys from France will compete against Belgium's Alexander Blockx in the second round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 9, 2026. This match marks their first encounter, as their head-to-head record since 2022 stands at 0-0.

Halys has had a mixed performance recently, with his last five results being two wins and three losses. Most notably, he defeated Chak Lam Coleman Wong in the first round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, winning 6-4, 6-7.

Blockx also enters the match with some momentum, having received a bye in the first round of the tournament. His recent results include a victory over Valentin Vacherot at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open, where he won 6-7, 6-7, and reaching the quarter-final stage of the US Open, although he lost to Karen Khachanov.

This upcoming match shapes up to be an interesting contest between the two players, each looking to advance further in the tournament.