Carlos Alcaraz beats Alex De Minaur to win Vienna Open
Carlos Alcaraz has won his first Vienna title, beating Alex De Minaur in straight sets to claim his fourth trophy of an injury-disrupted season.
By Hushread Stories, from 8 outlets · First published 1 Nov 2026
In brief
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex De Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to win the Vienna Open for the first time.
- The victory gave Alcaraz his fourth title of the season and the second indoor title of his career.
- Alcaraz reached the final by beating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, winning their second set on a tiebreak.
- De Minaur reached the championship match by defeating Alexander Zverev in three sets over two hours and thirty minutes.
- The tournament is complete, with Alcaraz adding Vienna to his title collection after an injury disrupted his season.
Timeline · 5 moments
Alcaraz beats De Minaur to claim Vienna title
L'Équipe ↗De Minaur defeats Zverev in three-set Vienna semi-final
CNN Brasil ↗Alcaraz defeats Medvedev to reach first Vienna final
Infobae ↗Alcaraz beats Tommy Paul to set up Medvedev semi-final
L'Équipe ↗Alcaraz survives Basilashvili tiebreak test to reach quarter-finals
Sky Sports ↗How it started
Carlos Alcaraz's run to his first Vienna Open title included a tense early test. On October 29, the world No 3 beat Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1, 7-6, taking the second-set tiebreak 13-11, according to Sky Sports.
He saved four set points in that second set, L'Équipe reported. The victory put him into the quarter-finals against Tommy Paul.
How it unfolded
On October 30, Alcaraz beat Paul in straight sets to reach the semi-finals. L'Équipe highlighted his forehand in a performance that set up a meeting with Daniil Medvedev.
On October 31, Alcaraz defeated Medvedev 6-4, 7-6, winning the tiebreak 7-2. The match lasted one hour and 36 minutes, according to Infobae, and secured his first appearance in the Vienna final.
Alex De Minaur came through the other semi-final against Alexander Zverev that day. The Australian, ranked No 10, won in three sets over two hours and 30 minutes, CNN Brasil reported.
The November 1 final was their seventh career meeting, according to Adnkronos - ultimoratop. Alcaraz won 6-1, 6-4 to take the title, L'Équipe reported.
Where it stands
Alcaraz is the Vienna champion for the first time. The win gave him his fourth title of an injury-disrupted season, according to Sky Sports.
It was also the second indoor title of his career, L'Équipe reported. De Minaur finished as runner-up after his three-set semi-final victory over Zverev.
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