De Minaur Defeats New World No. 1 Zverev to Reach Vienna Open Final

The Guardian Sport · 2026-11-01
De Minaur Defeats New World No. 1 Zverev to Reach Vienna Open Final

Alex de Minaur earned one of the most significant wins of his career, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) in the Vienna Open semi-finals. The Australian world No. 10 showed nerves of steel in a tense final-set tiebreaker, overcoming double faults to outlast the German, who is set to become world No. 1 next week. De Minaur's fearless attacking play secured his spot in the final at Wiener Stadthalle, where he will face Spain's Carlos Alcaraz. This victory marks a major milestone for the 24-year-old, proving he can compete with the very best on the ATP Tour. With momentum on his side, De Minaur now aims to capture his second title of the season and further climb the rankings.