Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna title

In a thrilling singles final at the 2026 Erste Bank Open, ATP 500 tournament in Vienna, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious, defeating Australian player Alex de Minaur with a score of 6-1, 6-4. This win marked Alcaraz's fourth title of the season, bringing his career total to 28, and extended his ATP 500 winning streak to an impressive 26 matches.

The 23-year-old Spaniard entered the tournament having already secured titles in Doha and Tokyo, compiling a perfect 16-0 record at ATP 500 events in 2026. Alcaraz took an early lead, breaking De Minaur's serve in the first game and quickly building a double-break advantage. Despite a spirited effort from De Minaur, the Australian found it challenging to match Alcaraz's intensity and skill.

The Spaniard dominated the match, closing it out in 97 minutes and securing his seventh consecutive win over De Minaur. Alcaraz will now head to the Paris Masters with confidence, having already qualified for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. Meanwhile, De Minaur will focus on his efforts to qualify for the ATP Finals for a third consecutive year.