'Annoying' Alcaraz denies de Minaur Vienna Open title in final
Alex de Minaur's hopes of springing another major upset come undone at the hands of the rapant Spaniard in the final of the Vienna Open.
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the Vienna Open title by defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets on Sunday. De Minaur, who had previously upset world No.1 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal, fell 6-1, 6-4 in the final. The Australian had managed to defeat 23-year-old Alcaraz only twice in their seven previous encounters. Despite Alcaraz's dominating performance, de Minaur gave it his all, engaging in thrilling rallies with the Spaniard.
After Alcaraz's initial breakthrough in the opening game and a pair of breaks later on, the Australian pushed forward, even managing three brilliant points when down 3-4 in the second set. However, Alcaraz ultimately prevailed, showcasing his speed and precision, earning his fourth title of the season and 28th career victory. De Minaur, who remains eighth in the world rankings, expressed pride in still competing and his intent to continue pushing for success in the remaining tournaments, including the ATP Finals in Paris.
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