Zverev ends Alcaraz run in Vienna

Alexander Zverev dispatched Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets on Saturday to secure his seat in the final of the ATP tournament in Vienna.  The world No 4 ended Alcaraz’s Austrian adventure 6-3, 6-3 ahead of the second semifinal between Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe.  The 18-year-old Alcaraz stole the show this week on […]

Alexander Zverev dispatched Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets on Saturday to secure his seat in the final of the ATP tournament in Vienna. 

The world No 4 ended Alcaraz’s Austrian adventure 6-3, 6-3 ahead of the second semifinal between Jannik Sinner and Frances Tiafoe. 

The 18-year-old Alcaraz stole the show this week on his way to a first-ever ATP 500 semifinal appearance. 

He had held his nerve in the final set tiebreak in Friday’s quarterfinal to beat Matteo Berrettini 6-1 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (7/5). 

But he was unable to deal with a dominant Zverev who secured victory with an ace after one hour and eight minutes.