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Alcaraz wins Vienna in tough conditions
Alcaraz overcomes slow balls to claim Vienna title after Shanghai serve rebuild.
In brief
Alcaraz overcomes slow balls to claim Vienna title after Shanghai serve rebuild. Carlos Alcaraz wins Vienna 2026 ATP 500 title by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in conditions he previously struggled with. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Alcaraz wins Vienna title
Carlos Alcaraz, the second seed, beat Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in 1 hour and 27 minutes to win his first Vienna title.
“I just tried to accept it as it is, with this ball.”
Alcaraz adapts to slow balls
Alcaraz stopped complaining about slow, heavy balls after years of struggling with the conditions.
“This week I just tried to accept it as it is, with this ball.”
Serve rebuilt after Shanghai
Alcaraz rebuilt his serve after the Shanghai Masters to improve his performance on slow balls.
“I was very focused on the serve: the directions, the speed, above all the second serve.”
De Minaur's reaction
De Minaur said Alcaraz played at a higher level than in their previous match in Rotterdam.
“I think it’s a lot harder to rush him.”
Perfect ATP 500 season
Alcaraz has a perfect 16-0 record at ATP 500 level in 2026 with titles in Doha, Tokyo and Vienna.
“Vienna is his fourth title of 2026, after the Australian Open, Doha and Tokyo.”
Injury impact
Alcaraz missed about four and a half months between April and August with a wrist injury.
“It also came after a season cut in half.”
What it means
Carlos Alcaraz wins Vienna 2026 ATP 500 title by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 in conditions he previously struggled with.
