De Minaur topples Zverev in three-set epic to set up Alcaraz final in Vienna

Vienna, Nov 1 — In a thrilling three-set match at the Vienna Open, Alex de Minaur edged out Alexander Zverev 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7/4) to secure a spot in the final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz. Zverev, who had secured the top ranking earlier in the week, lost his nerve in the service game, giving De Minaur the first set. However, the German quickly regained control in the second set, leading 4-0.

In the tense third set, both opponents maintained their composure, with Zverev eventually running out of steam and De Minaur clinching victory on his third match point. Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz extended his unbeaten ATP 500 winning streak to 15 matches, defeating Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) in 1 hour and 36 minutes.

This marks their seventh meeting on tour, with De Minaur and Alcaraz facing off three times in championship matches; previously at Queen's in 2023 and Rotterdam in 2025. Alcaraz triumphed in a heavy 6-0 record over De Minaur. For Medvedev, the week proved fruitful as he advanced to the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin after securing a fifth consecutive run to at least the semifinals. De Minaur's victory propelled him into the qualifying spots for the Finals.