Alcaraz confidently reaches the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open

Carlos Alcaraz confidently advances to the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open. On Friday evening, the Spaniard defeated American Tommy Paul 6:4, 7:6 (2).

In the Wiener Stadthalle, both players started the match strongly. At a score of 3:3, however, the Spaniard managed the first break. Alcaraz remained flawless on his serve and secured the first set 6:4.

Decision in the Tie-break

In the second set, both players gave nothing away and treated the Viennese audience to a real show with spectacular rallies. Even in a tricky moment at 4:3 for the American, Alcaraz remained calm and fended off two break points.

Both held their serve in the second set and had to go to a tie-break. There, the Spaniard prevailed 7:2 and decided the impressive quarter-final match with his first match point.

Medvedev Awaits on Saturday

Thus, the 23-year-old will face Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals on Saturday. The Russian had previously defeated Adrian Mannarino in straight sets.

On the sold-out Centre Court, the second and third seeds, Alcaraz and Medvedev, will battle for a spot in the final of the ATP 500 tournament in Vienna.