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Tallon Griekspoor vs. Alexander Blockx prediction, odds, picks for ATP Italian Open 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Griekspoor vs Blockx predictions for ATP Italian Open.
Tallon Griekspoor and Alexander Blockx will lock horns in the round of 64 of the ATP Italian Open event on Friday.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven tennis model predicts Alexander Blockx as the most likely winner of the Griekspoor vs. Blockx match.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Griekspoor vs. Blockx prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's Griekspoor-Blockx men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Blockx a 61% chance of beating Griekspoor at the ATP Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Blockx has a 58% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show that the bookmakers have got it right with the -2.5 games spread, with each player projected to have a 50-50 chance of covering, while the under 22.5 games has a 52% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Tallon Griekspoor vs. Alexander Blockx odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Griekspoor | Blockx |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +175 | -206 |
| First Set | +150 | -189 |
| Game Spread | +2.5 (-104) | -2.5 (-128) |
| Total Games | o22.5 (-120) | u22.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Griekspoor vs. Blockx picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Griekspoor | +175 |
| First Set | Blockx | -110 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Tallon Griekspoor to win.
Although Griekspoor is less than likely to win, he provides the best value at the current available odds.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Griekspoor vs. Blockx updates and essential details
The ATP Italian Open match between Tallon Griekspoor and Alexander Blockx is scheduled to begin on Friday at 11:20 AM ET.
- Who: Tallon Griekspoor vs. Alexander Blockx
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Approx. Time: 11:20 AM ET/8:20AM PT
- Tournament: ATP Rome, Italy Men's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Alexander Blockx, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat Tallon Griekspoor at the ATP Italian Open tournament.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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