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Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna Open without dropping a set to clinch fourth title this year

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The Associated Press. (2026, November 1). Alcaraz beats De Minaur to win Vienna Open without dropping a set to clinch fourth title this year. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/tennis/alcaraz-beats-de-minaur-to-win-vienna-open-without-dropping-a-set-to-clinch-fourth-title-this-year/article_458b2e1f-bbd2-5745-9fbd-04ff568b6969.html

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Carlos Alcaraz won the Vienna Open tennis tournament on Sunday by defeating Alex De Minaur with a score of 6-1, 6-4, marking his fourth title this year and the seventh time he has beaten De Minaur in their matches across various surfaces and conditions. The match showcased Alcaraz's skillful play, including precise drop shots and lobs that left De Minaur unable to recover. With this victory, Alcaraz secured a record of winning all his sets without dropping any throughout the tournament.
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Carlos Alcaraz won the Vienna Open tennis tournament on Sunday by defeating Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 without dropping a set. This victory marks Alcaraz's fourth title this year and his 28th overall, including the Australian Open where he clinched a career Grand Slam. De Minaur was aiming for his second title of the year but had previously lost to Alcaraz in seven consecutive matches across different surfaces. Despite de Minaur's strong performance, particularly after overcoming Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, Alcaraz’s superior play ensured another triumph. The win also sees Alcaraz return to competitive form following a serious wrist injury that sidelined him for over four months.

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Australian Grand Slam VIENNA the Australian Open the Vienna Open

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Alcaraz PERSON · 4× Australian NORP · 2× De Minaur PERSON · 2× Alex de Minaur PERSON · 1× Alexander Zverev PERSON · 1× Carlos Alcaraz PERSON · 1× Daniil Medvedev PERSON · 1× VIENNA GPE · 1×

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The second-seeded Spaniard looked jubilant and cracked a broad smile after clinching his fourth title this year — including the Australian Open for a career Grand Slam — and his 28th overall.
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Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to win the Vienna Open on Sunday and defeat his opponent for the seventh time in as many meetings. asserted
Alcaraz → beat → meetings
Alcaraz has beaten the Australian on grass and clay as well as on indoor and outdoor hard courts. asserted
Alcaraz → beat → courts
He sealed his latest victory with trademark panache. asserted
He → seal → panache
Alcaraz drew his opponent to the net with a sliced backhand drop shot. asserted
Alcaraz → draw → shot
De Minaur retrieved it but Alcaraz lobbed him with a backhand and, after the Australian volleyed that shot back near the net, clipped a cross-court forehand that landed just in. asserted
that → retrieve → forehand
The second-seeded Spaniard looked jubilant and cracked a broad smile after clinching his fourth title this year — including the Australian Open for a career Grand Slam — and his 28th overall. asserted
Spaniard → look → Slam
The fifth-seeded De Minaur was looking for his second title of the year. asserted
Minaur → look → year
He advanced to the final of the ATP 500 event with a semifinal win against Alexander Zverev, who goes top of the rankings on Monday. asserted
who → advance → Monday
Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev in the other semi. asserted
Alcaraz → beat → semi
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