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De Minaur stuns Zverev to set up Alcaraz Vienna final showdown
Australian Alex de Minaur pulled off a dramatic upset over world No. 1 Alexander Zverev in Vienna's semi-finals, securing a berth in Sunday's championship match against Carlos Alcaraz.
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De Minaur demonstrated nerves of steel in the Austrian capital, defeating the German top seed 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 in a thrilling semi-final encounter at the ATP 500 event. The Australian claimed the opening set decisively before Zverev levelled proceedings in the second, but de Minaur regrouped to claim a tense decider in the tie-break.
The 25-year-old's victory marks a significant scalp in his campaign and sets the stage for a fascinating final against Spain's Alcaraz, who advanced through the opposite bracket. The matchup will provide de Minaur with an opportunity to claim his maiden ATP 500 title.
De Minaur's performance showcased his characteristic resilience and court positioning, which ultimately proved decisive against the powerful Zverev. The result extends de Minaur's growing reputation as a serious competitor on the ATP Tour's largest stages.