Zverev Edges Past Cobolli, Blockx Shocks Ruud; Catch the Highlights from Day 9 in Madrid
Relive the thrilling moments from Thursday at the Madrid tennis arena.
April 30, 2026
Mutua Madrid Open
Alexander Zverev set to clash with Alexander Blockx in the semi-finals.
By ATP Staff
On Thursday, Alexander Zverev secured his place in the semi-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Flavio Cobolli. Earlier, Alexander Blockx delivered an impressive performance, toppling defending champion Casper Ruud.
Dive into ATPTour.com as we highlight the biggest moments from Thursday through captivating video recap.
The two-time champion Zverev took to the court for the second quarter-final, showing his dominance right from the start against Cobolli. The World No. 3 established a strong early lead, showcasing incredible forehands that left Cobolli scrambling.
Zverev completed the match with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory in just 90 minutes. This win marks Zverev as only the fourth player to reach the semi-finals in all four ATP Masters 1000 events of the season since the series commenced in 1990, following legends like Roger Federer (2006), Rafael Nadal (2010, 2011), and Jannik Sinner (2026). His next challenge will be against Alexander Blockx.
Earlier that day, the 21-year-old Blockx achieved an unexpected victory over Casper Ruud, winning 6-4, 6-4 to secure his spot in the most significant semi-final of his career.
In his first appearance at a Masters 1000 quarter-final, Blockx displayed remarkable poise, delivering a series of thrilling moments, including a jaw-dropping drop shot that helped him seal a break in the opening set.
