Alexander Blockx vs. Flavio Cobolli Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest ATP Cincinnati Odds - Monday, August 17th
Alexander Blockx will face Flavio Cobolli at 11 AM ET on Monday, August 17, at the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio. Can the rapidly rising Belgian repeat his upset of the Top-10 Italian, or will Cobolli turn his superior ranking into a different result on hard courts? Check out this Alexander Blockx vs. Flavio Cobolli prediction and best bet for August 17.
Peter Alexis - August 17, 2026, 10:05 AM EDT
4 Minute ReadAlexander Blockx vs. Flavio Cobolli Prediction:
Blockx enters as a slight -121 favorite, with Cobolli available at -101 in one of the closest matches on Monday's Cincinnati slate. The pricing is notable considering Cobolli is the No. 7 seed and reached a career-high World No. 9 this summer, while Blockx remains the less established player of the two.
Blockx's rise has accelerated throughout 2026. He reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal in Madrid after beating Felix Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud, then reached his first ATP Tour final in Estoril before narrowly losing 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 to Luca Van Assche. Those runs have helped transform him from a promising young player into a legitimate threat against established names.
Alexander Blockx vs. Flavio Cobolli Odds
- Moneyline: Blockx (-121), Cobolli (-102)
Alexander Blockx vs. Flavio Cobolli Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, August 17th, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Where to Watch: Tennis Channel
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Alexander Blockx vs. Flavio Cobolli Prediction
The confidence has carried onto the Cincinnati hard courts. Blockx opened his tournament by beating Mariano Navone 6-3, 6-4 in only 85 minutes, another controlled performance from a player who increasingly looks comfortable dictating with his serve and aggressive baseline game.
Cobolli has unquestionably produced the better overall season. He won the ATP 500 title in Acapulco, reached his first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros and broke into the Top 10 for the first time. He opened Cincinnati with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, but that came after an opening-match defeat in Montreal.
Blockx also owns the head-to-head advantage. Their only previous meeting came at the Monte-Carlo Masters in April, where Blockx defeated Cobolli 6-3, 6-3. That match was on clay rather than Cincinnati's outdoor hard courts, so it should not be weighted too heavily, but it provides evidence that Blockx's aggressive style can create problems for the Italian.
Cobolli may still be the slightly more accomplished and complete player, but the market is clearly respecting Blockx's current trajectory. The Belgian has already shown he can beat Cobolli, has produced deep runs in Madrid and Estoril and arrives after a straightforward opening victory, while Cobolli needed three sets to advance.
Alexander Blockx vs. Flavio Cobolli Best Bet
- Best Bet: Alexander Blockx Moneyline (-121) Check out the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
At -121, Blockx does not require much of a premium despite entering as the hotter player. Cobolli's ranking and outstanding season make this close, but Blockx's recent confidence, previous straight-set victory in the matchup and cleaner Cincinnati opener provide enough of an edge to side with the young Belgian.
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