Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna title

In a dominant performance on Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex De Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to claim the Vienna Open title. This victory marked Alcaraz's fourth title of the season, bringing his career tally to 28 ATP 500 titles. The 23-year-old Spaniard extended his ATP 500 winning streak to 26 matches with this win. Alcaraz arrived in Vienna having recently secured titles in Doha and Tokyo, and in 2026, he completed a perfect 16-0 record at ATP 500 events, showcasing his consistent excellence.

He took an early lead, breaking De Minaur's serve in the first game and quickly gaining a double-break advantage as De Minaur struggled to manage Alcaraz's intensity. Alcaraz concluded the first set 6-1, dominating De Minaur with precision and keeping him off balance. Though De Minaur showed resilience in the second set, Alcaraz delivered a high-caliber, all-court performance to secure a 97-minute victory and cement his seventh consecutive win over De Minaur.

Alcaraz will head to the Paris Masters with growing confidence, having already qualified for the ATP Finals in Turin. De Minaur will focus on Paris as he aims to secure a third consecutive ATP Finals appearance.