Alcaraz wins Vienna opener as Zverev survives four match points
VIENNA, Oct 28 — Carlos Alcaraz won his opening match at the Vienna Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory o...
Vienna, October 28 — World number three Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Karen Khachanov in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), in his debut at the Vienna Open. The seven-time Grand Slam champion, sidelined since mid-April due to a wrist injury, expressed enjoyment and satisfaction with his performance despite the physically demanding match.
Alcaraz will advance to either face Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili or local player Jurij Rodionov in the second round. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev secured a grueling 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (13/11) victory over Martin Landaluce, surviving four match points in the decisive fifth set. Zverev highlighted the challenge posed by Landaluce, crediting his opponent for a remarkable match.
If Zverev wins his next match against either Tallon Griekspoor or Brandon Nakashima and reaches the quarter-finals, he will claim the world number one ranking from injured Italian Jannik Sinner in the following week's rankings update.
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