Zverev upset in Vienna semifinals ahead of taking No. 1 ranking
VIENNA (AP) — Alexander Zverev won't be able to mark his ascent to the top of the tennis rankings with another title after he was upset by Alex de Minaur in the semifinals of the Erste Bank Open on Saturday.De Minaur won 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) after surging into an early 3-0 lead in the decisive tiebreak for a win which strengthens his chances of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals next month.
Alexander Zverev's ascent to the No. 1 ranking in tennis was cut short as he was defeated by Alex de Minaur in the semifinals of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. Despite winning the initial three sets, Zverev struggled to maintain his momentum in the tiebreak, ultimately falling 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) to the Australian. De Minaur's victory bolsters his prospects of securing a spot at the ATP Finals next month, while Zverev will assume the top spot on Monday, marking his 30th time leading the rankings and making him the oldest first-time No. 1 since 1974 at the age of 29.
De Minaur will face Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday, after the Spaniard emerged victorious in his semifinal match against Daniil Medvedev, winning 6-4, 7-6 (2).
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