{
  "id": 17303139,
  "title": "Medvedev into Vienna semis, books ATP Finals place",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/medvedev-into-vienna-semis-books-atp-finals-place-17303139",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T22:25:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/31/medvedev-into-vienna-semis-and-books-atp-finals-place"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russia's Daniil Medvedev advanced to the semi-finals of the Vienna ATP 500 tournament after defeating French player Adrian Mannarino in the quarter-finals on Friday. Medvedev, currently ranked fifth in the world, secured a 6-2, 6-3 victory over his 73rd-ranked opponent. The Russian will face Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals, with the match set to take place in the Austrian capital from November 15-22.\n\nMedvedev's semi-final opponent, Alcaraz, is a seven-time Grand Slam champion. The 23-year-old Spaniard has maintained an impressive 14-0 record in 500-level tournaments this season. Earlier in the day, Alcaraz defeated American Tommy Paul 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) in the quarter-finals.\n\nOn the other side of the draw, world number one Alexander Zverev also secured a spot in the ATP Finals. Zverev defeated British player Arthur Fery 6-0, 6-2, thus securing his place in the season-closer. Zverev will face either Australia's Alex de Minaur or Italian Matteo Berrettini in the final.",
  "summary": "Daniil Medvedev will meet Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals after beating Frenchman Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Medvedev clinches ATP Finals berth by reaching Vienna semi-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/medvedev-clinches-atp-finals-berth-by-reaching-vienna-semi-finals",
        "published": "2026-10-30T15:48:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Medvedev into Vienna semis and books ATP Finals place",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/medvedev-into-vienna-semis-and-books-atp-finals-place",
        "published": "2026-10-30T23:51:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}