# Alcaraz beats Medvedev 6-4, 7-6 to reach Vienna final; Medvedev still books his ATP Finals place

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 31 Oct 2026
Updated: 31 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 1 Nov 2026

> Carlos Alcaraz extended his unbeaten run at ATP 500 events this year to 15 matches and will face Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur in Sunday's final, days before Zverev becomes world No 1.

**Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) in the Vienna Open semi-finals on Saturday 31 October** to reach his fifth final of 2026, [ARY News reported](https://arynews.tv/alcaraz-sees-off-medvedev-to-reach-vienna-open-final), citing AFP. He will play **Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur** in Sunday's final.

## How the match went

- **First set:** Alcaraz broke in the fourth game, Medvedev broke straight back, and a Medvedev double fault at 4-5 handed the Spaniard two set points. He took the first.
- **Second set:** Alcaraz went 4-2 up when Medvedev netted a volley, but the Russian broke back to love. In the tie-break Alcaraz won five points in a row.

## The numbers

- **15 straight wins** for Alcaraz at ATP 500-level events this season.
- **Seven Grand Slam titles** for the 23-year-old Spaniard.
- **Five semi-finals in a row** for Medvedev, now world No 5, and that run has secured his place at the season-ending **ATP Finals** next month.

## The other semi-final and the world No 1

Zverev, who meets Australian fifth seed De Minaur, will replace the injured **Jannik Sinner** at the top of the men's rankings on Monday 2 November. He clinched the No 1 spot for the first time with a win in Vienna earlier this week, as we reported in [Zverev clinches world No 1 for the first time](/news/sports/zverev-clinches-world-no-1-for-the-first-time-overtaking-sinner-after-vienna-win). A Zverev win on Saturday would set up a final between the incoming No 1 and a seven-time major champion.

## When to watch in Pakistan

Austria moved to winter time on 25 October and is now four hours behind Pakistan, so an afternoon final in Vienna lands in the evening PKT. Check the tournament's order of play on Sunday morning for the exact start. After Vienna the tour moves to the **Paris Masters**, the last big event before the ATP Finals.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who will Alcaraz play in the Vienna Open final?**

The winner of Alexander Zverev against Alex de Minaur, on Sunday 1 November 2026.

## Sources

- Alcaraz sees off Medvedev to reach Vienna Open final (AFP) (ARY News): https://arynews.tv/alcaraz-sees-off-medvedev-to-reach-vienna-open-final

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