Alcaraz defeats Medvedev in semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Erste Bank Open after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals on October 31, 2026, in Austria. The match took place on the indoor hard court at the Wiener Stadthalle, a common venue for ATP 500 events.

Match details and performance

The third-ranked player in the world won the match in two sets, 6-4, 7-6(2), with the match lasting 1 hour and 36 minutes. Alcaraz demonstrated strong performance during critical moments, particularly securing the decisive game of the second set with a score of 7 points to 2.

Revenge and momentum

This victory marks a form of revenge for Alcaraz after his defeat to Medvedev in the semifinals of the Indian Wells tournament in March. Alcaraz, who is continuing his strong performance in ATP 500 events with a 25th consecutive victory in this category, now aims to win his fourth title of the season and his first title in Vienna.

Upcoming final and career milestone

This will be his 37th final in his career, and he will face either Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur in the final. Both Zverev and de Minaur are top-10 players known for their consistent performances on hard courts.