Alcaraz and De Minaur to contest Vienna Open final

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 21:56 · Archive

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Vienna Open final for the first time, beating Daniil Medvedev, while Alex de Minaur upset Alexander Zverev.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) in Saturday's semi-final to reach the Vienna Open final for the first time. Alcaraz took the opening set after Medvedev double-faulted to give him set point. The match went to a tiebreak in the second set, which Alcaraz won decisively with aggressive groundstrokes, completing the victory in 96 minutes.

The defeat ended Medvedev's seven-match winning streak. Alcaraz's victory also offered revenge after Medvedev defeated him in the Indian Wells semi-finals in March, handing him his first loss of that season. The win extended Alcaraz's record at ATP 500 events to 25 consecutive matches and reached his 37th tour-level final, his fifth of the year.

In the other semi-final, Alex de Minaur produced one of his career's biggest wins by defeating world number one Alexander Zverev 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4). De Minaur had never previously beaten Zverev in an individual tournament. The victory boosted de Minaur's hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin and improved his indoor record to 10-0 this season. Alcaraz and de Minaur will contest the final on Sunday.

How it is being reported

• ‘Super proud’ De Minaur takes down new world No 1 Zverev to reach Vienna Open finalWorld No 10 holds nerve in 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) semi-final win Australian will meet Carlos Alcaraz in championship match Alex de Minaur has held his nerve to claim what could be one of the most significant wins of his career, downing the world No 1-elect Alexander Zverev with a fearless display of attacking tennis to reach the Vienna Open final. The Australian played a fabulous deciding tiebreaker, nervelessly brushing off a couple of double faults to keep the pressure on the two-time grand slam champion to prevail 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) to set up a championship match with Carlos Alcaraz at the…Guardian Sport · 1 Nov, 00:24
• De Minaur stuns new number one Zverev in ViennaAlex de Minaur secures one of his biggest victories, beating soon-to-be world number one Alexander Zverev in Vienna to put himself back in the mix for the ATP Finals.ABC News Australia · 31 Oct, 21:40
• Alcaraz reaches first Vienna final as De Minaur upsets ZverevCarlos Alcaraz reached the Vienna Open final for the first time after beating Daniil Medvedev 6-4 7-6 (7-2) on Saturday. He will face Alex de Minaur, who upset Alexander Zverev in the final.Sky Sports · 31 Oct, 17:14

In this story: Carlos Alcaraz · Daniil Medvedev · Alex de Minaur · Alexander Zverev · Vienna Open · Vienna

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