Vienna Open: Alex de Minaur showcased his resilience by rallying to defeat Jakub Mensik in the Vienna Open quarter-finals, solidifying his path toward a possible spot in the ATP Finals in Turin next month. Overcoming a hip injury that has plagued him for months, de Minaur secured his place in the semi-finals with a thrilling 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-4 victory, keeping his hopes alive for a title win that could elevate him into the top eight on the ATP Race to Turin leaderboard.
Facing an aggressive Mensik, who blasted 48 winners, de Minaur’s determination shone as he fought back after dropping the first set. His tactical brilliance came through in the second set when he broke the 19-year-old Czech’s serve, which was powered by an impressive 16 aces. Mensik’s 66 unforced errors ultimately provided de Minaur the opportunities needed to control the match’s momentum in the final sets.
This semi-final berth marks de Minaur’s first since his title win at the Hertogenbosch tournament in June. His current standing of 3,555 points puts him just below Andrey Rublev (3,720 points) in the Race to Turin. Should de Minaur clinch the Vienna title, he stands a strong chance of surpassing Rublev and even potentially overtaking Casper Ruud, who recently exited the Swiss Indoors Basel tournament.
In the other Vienna Open quarter-final, Karen Khachanov extended his winning streak by defeating Matteo Berrettini 6-1, 6-4. The Russian has been in formidable form, entering his first semi-final in Vienna with seven straight victories, making him a tough opponent for de Minaur in their upcoming clash. Tennis prediction models, including Dimers Pro, favor de Minaur with a 56% likelihood to win their showdown, highlighting the intense anticipation surrounding this matchup.
As the tournament intensifies, tennis fans worldwide are tuning in to witness if de Minaur can overcome Khachanov and advance to the finals. With the Vienna Open title within reach, de Minaur’s focus remains steadfast on securing a spot among the world’s top eight for the prestigious ATP Finals in Turin.
