Alcaraz wins Vienna Open to maintain perfect record
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur in straight sets to win the Vienna Open, extending his unbeaten run at ATP 500 events in 2026. The victory adds another title to his season and keeps his strong record at this level intact.
The 23-year-old Spaniard won 6-1, 6-4 in 87 minutes, taking 16 consecutive ATP 500 matches this year and 26 in a row since the 2025 Barcelona Open. His 2026 titles at this level also include Doha and Tokyo. He broke De Minaur’s serve three times in the first set and sealed the match with a cross-court forehand winner; it was his seventh win in seven meetings with the Australian.
In short
- Alcaraz won the Vienna Open in straight sets.
- He has 26 consecutive ATP 500 match wins.
- He has beaten De Minaur in all seven meetings.
Explained simply
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish tennis player who competes on the men’s professional tour, run by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Alex de Minaur is an Australian player on the same tour, and the two have faced each other several times.
ATP events are grouped into levels, including ATP 500 tournaments, which award ranking points and titles. A player’s results across a season can shape their world ranking and standing on the tour, so a sustained run of wins at this level is a notable measure of form.