Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the Vienna Open, extending his flawless run at ATP 500 level.
Carlos Alcaraz added another trophy to his collection in Vienna, beating Alex de Minaur in straight sets to win the Vienna Open and keep his perfect run at ATP 500 level intact.
The Spaniard controlled the contest from start to finish. He hit heavy off both wings, mixed in drop shots and kept De Minaur pinned behind the baseline. The Australian is one of the fastest, most relentless defenders on tour, but he rarely found a way to turn rallies in his favour.
The result underlines what makes Alcaraz so hard to beat at this level. When the stakes are high and the field is strong, he tends to raise his game, and he handles the pressure of a final as well as anyone in the sport. His ability to switch between power and touch means opponents never get comfortable.
For De Minaur, it was another reminder of how steep the climb is against the sport's elite. He fought hard, but Alcaraz's shot-making and composure left him little room to work with.
With Vienna in the bag, Alcaraz heads into the next stretch of the season with confidence and momentum. The ATP 500 circuit has become one of his favourite stages, and right now nobody is stopping him there.
