Carlos Alcaraz has solidified his dominance in ATP 500 events, winning the Vienna Open with a convincing straight-set victory over Alex de Minaur. The 23-year-old Spanish tennis player triumphed 6-1 6-4 in just 87 minutes, extending his winning run in these events to 16 consecutive matches this year. This achievement marks his 26th straight win at the ATP 500 level, dating back to the 2025 Barcelona Open where he lost to Holger Rune. Alcaraz's impressive performance includes titles in Doha and Tokyo earlier this year. In the match against de Minaur, Alcaraz started strongly, with his powerful groundstrokes causing problems for the Australian. De Minaur fought hard, taking five of the seven games in the first set to deuce, but Alcaraz's quality at key moments made the difference, securing three breaks of serve. Alcaraz continued to apply pressure in the second set, and despite de Minaur's defensive efforts, he ultimately secured the championship point with a forehand winner. This victory maintains Alcaraz's perfect head-to-head record against de Minaur, with seven wins to date. Alcaraz's impressive performance is a testament to his skill and determination, and he will look to continue his winning streak in future tournaments.