The match concluded with a 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) scoreline in favor of De Minaur. The Australian dictated the pace during the decisive tiebreak, establishing an early 3-0 lead that proved too much for Zverev to claw back. This victory serves as a major boost for De Minaur, significantly bolstering his prospects of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals scheduled for next month.
A milestone week for Zverev
While the result in Vienna was not the outcome he desired, Zverev is still set to achieve a career milestone on Monday. The German will officially replace Jannik Sinner at the summit of the ATP rankings. At 29 years old, Zverev becomes the 30th player to hold the top spot and the oldest first-time world No. 1 since 1974.
Alcaraz awaits in the final
With his place in the championship match secured, De Minaur now turns his attention to a high-stakes final against
