Alex De Minaur defeated Alexander Blockx 7–5, 7–6 in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on clay on 9 April 2026, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.29 to Blockx's 3.53. De Minaur's composed performance across both sets saw him navigate a competitive encounter, particularly in the second frame where he secured victory in the tiebreak. The Australian's progression to the quarterfinals underscores his continued form on the European clay swing and strengthens his positioning in the Masters 1000 standings.