Carlos Alcaraz has huge praise for Alex de Minaur straight after winning his first Vienna Open title
Carlos Alcaraz secured his first Vienna Open title after defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets. Alcaraz praised his opponent's speed and defensive style following the match.
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For the first time in his career, Carlos Alcaraz is the champion in Vienna, having beaten Alex de Minaur in today's final, 6-1, 6-4.
It had been a relatively arduous week for the Spaniard, despite having not lost a set.
He had to battle through a tiebreak in all but one of the five matches he participated in, and had clearly saved his very best tennis for the final, blowing his Australian opponent away in just under an hour and a half.
Speaking courtside before he was presented with the trophy, Carlos Alcaraz was full of praise for Alex de Minaur despite the straightforward nature of his victory.
Then, once handed the microphone on stage, he reiterated these claims to the Vienna Open crowd.
Chatting with Sky Sports, the 23-year-old began by assessing De Minaur's level.
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