The Russian’s qualification continues a consistent run of form that has seen him remain a fixture at the season-ending tournament, having missed the cut only once since 2019. Medvedev’s path to the semi-finals in Austria has been marked by clinical play, culminating in a victory sealed on his second match point during the Frenchman’s service game. Since his US Open round of 16 exit in early September, Medvedev has enjoyed a productive stretch, including tournament titles in Hangzhou and Almaty, alongside semi-final appearances in Beijing and at the Shanghai Masters 1000.
A High-Stakes Semi-Final Showdown
Medvedev’s reward for his latest win is a blockbuster semi-final encounter against seven-time Grand Slam champion
While the focus shifts to the Medvedev-Alcaraz clash, the other side of the draw features the newly minted world number one,
De Minaur earned his place in the final four by overcoming Italian Matteo Berrettini in a tight contest that ended 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. The Australian highlighted the importance of holding serve under pressure during the early stages of the match as the key to his success. With the field now narrowed to four, the tournament in Vienna moves into its decisive phase, with the winners of these semi-finals set to battle for the title.
