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Alex de Minaur Defeats Alexander Zverev to Reach Vienna Open Final

Alex de Minaur Defeats Alexander Zverev to Reach Vienna Open Final

De Minaur beats Zverev to book Vienna Open final spot

Alex de Minaur, ranked No. 10 in the world, defeated Alexander Zverev in the semi‑final of the ATP 500 Vienna Open on Saturday, 30 October 2026.

Zverev, a double Grand Slam champion (Roland‑Garros and US Open 2026), was already assured of becoming world No. 1 on Monday.

The match was decided in three sets, with de Minaur winning 6‑4, 1‑6, 7‑6 (7‑4).

Zverev saved two match points in the final set before the Australian prevailed.

The contest lasted 1 hour 36 minutes.

With the victory, de Minaur will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday.

The final will be the first Vienna Open final appearance for both de Minaur and Alcaraz.

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