Alcaraz – Paul: result and summary | ATP 500 Vienna 2026: quarterfinals
ByDavid Mitchell
VICTORY OF CARLOS ALCARAZ
What a match. How wonderful. Alcaraz takes it in two great game sets: 6-4 and 7-6 in 1 hour and 50 minutes. Paul, after a set with hardly any mistakes, collapsed in the tie-break. Tomorrow, Alcaraz will play the semifinal against Medvedev at 3 p.m. You can read the chronicle of today’s match here: Monumental demolition of Alcaraz in Vienna
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 7-6
Tie-breaker. Let’s go point by point, the situation deserves it:
0-1: Alcaraz’s passing attempt remains in the net
1-1: direct serve by Carlos
2-1 ace from Alcaraz to take advantage
3-1: unforced error – surprise – by Tommy Paul and minibreak for Carlos
4-1: another one. The reverse is left in the net. He faces Alcaraz
4-2: point that falls on the American side; Carlos loses a minibreak
5-2: what an outrage from Alcaraz; He closes the point with a forehand without bouncing against Paul’s defense
6-2: Paul’s backhand stays in the net. Four match points for Alcaraz
7-2: another error – all the ones he had not had until then – and victory for Alcaraz
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 6-6
Well then we’re going to the tie-break. It seems they were both waiting for it. Both of them are very solid with their serve, so much so that it seems that only the tiebreaker can end this. And the American now had his options (30-30). That is already past. Paul, to force the third set; Alcaraz, to seal his place in the semi-finals in two rounds.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 5-6
Paul’s service is being very serious. A tie-break is guaranteed after winning another game comfortably. There is no way to get your hands on it. He barely gave up points, not a trace of break balls. It doesn’t fail. Alcaraz, for the tie.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 5-5
With less brilliance, but with the same solvency. Alcaraz also wins his serve with authority and we reach 5-5. This stinks of a tie-break.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 4-5
Either Paul slows down a little or this is going to be very difficult. What a way for the American to play, what is he going to do now to win the set. Alcaraz will serve to avoid it. Chew a banana, Paul, while you rest. At the moment his strength does not fail him.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 4-4
Well, Paul has had it, but Alcaraz has managed to overcome it. The American had two break points and the Spaniard saved him. The score remains tied in this second set.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 3-4
Impossible. Not an option for Alcaraz. Blank game for Tommy Paul who right now feels the ball like an extension of his body. He puts it where he wants. He’s playing great.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 3-3
Don’t let things stop: blank game. Perfect Alcaraz with his serve. 3-3, like in the first set. Here Carlos broke in the first. We’ll see if the same thing happens.
Neither of them are giving the rest options now. Both manage to maintain their services without too much trouble. The game is very even and the key moments of the second set are approaching. Let’s see if Alcaraz manages to take advantage. So far, very solid Paul.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 2-2
Alcaraz was not going to be any less. It wasn’t blank, but almost. They are both playing fantastic tennis. They enjoy it, the stands enjoy it and those of us who watch it on television also enjoy it.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 1-2
Well, the point of the match goes to Paul. What an exchange. Alcaraz had it done, but the American guessed where the Murcian would send the ball. Alcaraz laughs despite giving up the point and both take a breath. The action gave fuel to Paul and he took the game blank. The one from the USA is sensational.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 1-1
Alcaraz equals him, but Tommy Paul has surely made two of his best points of the entire match. A great volley and a magnificent backhand. They remain there, for the gallery.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4 / 0-1
The second set is underway. No margin of error for the American, who needs to take it to force the third. Get started on the right path by relying on their service.
The statistics of the first set:
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 6-4
We already have it here! First set for Carlos Alcaraz. The American did his best, but the Spaniard ended up taking the game and the set. 1-0 and, now, for the second set. Suffering first set that the Murcian takes in 51 minutes.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 5-4
No options for Alcaraz. Strong play by the American that leaves Carlos’ serve with the option of taking the set. It’s 45 minutes into the game and we’ve reached a first key moment.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 5-3
Alcaraz accelerates to take the first set. A couple of winning blows have ended the American’s – timid – attempt at rebellion. Carlos now remains to win the first round.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 4-3
Well we have the first break. Alcaraz scored 0-40 with a little bit of everything: good returns, a winning shot and Numantina defense. Paul came back, but when he did the most difficult thing, Carlos had no mercy and finished off what he had started on such a good footing. Key moment of the set. To confirm the Alcaraz break to face the end of the heat.
The leaves we were talking about before. A wonder:
I play with many alternatives. There has been everything. Alcaraz’s life has become complicated despite continuing with good first serve percentages, including break balls. Luckily, he was able to close the game and tie the score again halfway through the set. Along the way he left another great mark.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 2-3
Much faster now this game. Blank for Tommy Paul, who did not give Alcaraz an option at any time.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 2-2
This is something else. There have been very good points in this game. Especially a volley after a good serve and a great return. The ball seemed to fall asleep. Paul responded with a winning return and Alcaraz did not want to be left behind: a wonderful shot. Another point ended the game for Alcaraz.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 1-2
The same trend continues, no one ends up finding their way to the point and most arrive through unforced errors. Without knowing exactly how, Alcaraz stood with 40 of a kind without doing anything special. Fail less, if at all. In fact, Alcaraz, having already played 3 games, still has not hit a winning blow. A good rally that ended in Paul’s net and a good serve gave the American the game. 1-2.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 1-1
Game with hardly any complications for Alcaraz. Lots of unforced error so far. Paul reached 30-30, but a couple of mistakes handed the game to Carlos.
ALCARAZ – PAUL: 0-1
What a start from Paul with a double fault and a very long backhand. Alcaraz returned the favors and the American took the first game. Lots of mistakes to start with. Things are a little cold. Let’s see if they both raise the temperature little by little.
PLAYERS ON COURT
We already have Carlos Alcaraz and Tommy Paul on the court warming up before the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in Vienna begin. This starts shortly. It’s time to sit back and enjoy.
PRECEDENTS
These are two high-level tennis players who have already met 9 times during their careers despite Alcaraz’s youth. The balance is clear: 7 victories for Carlos to 2 for Tommy Paul. Of course, things started very differently: of the first 3 matches, 2 were won by the American. Since then, Alcaraz has swept the field: 6 wins in a row, including wins in the big four (US Open, Australian Open, Roland Garros and Wimbledon).
TOMMY PAUL: SOME DATA
We know Carlos Alcaraz well, but perhaps not so much Tommy Paul. Therefore, we are going to review four pieces of information:
Born in Voorhees (United States)
29 years (05/17/1997)
Height: 1.85m
Professional since 2015
Ranking: 14 (best position: 8 in September 2025)
5 titles: Stockholm 2021 and 2023, London -Queen’s- 2024, Dallas 2024 and Houston 2026
WHERE TO WATCH THE MATCH
El Alcaraz – Paul can be seen on television through the Movistar Plus platform on its Movistar Plus+ and M+ Deportes channels and, as always, on ATP Tennis TV. You also have us to accompany you with everything that happens on the track in Vienna.
THERE IS ALREADY A RIVAL FOR SEMI-FINALS
The previous match between Medvedev and Mannarino has just ended with a victory in two sets (6-2/6-3) for the Russian tennis player in just over an hour and a half. In this way, Alcaraz and Paul already know who their rival will be in the semifinals if they win this afternoon’s face-to-face match.
ALCARAZ – PAUL, LIVE
Very good afternoon! Really good. Firstly because it is Friday and secondly because we have a real great game ahead of us in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 in Vienna: Carlos Alcaraz against Tommy Paul, nothing more and nothing less. At dinner time, what better plan? The previous match is already ending, so the Murcian and the American are about to take to the court.
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David Mitchell
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VICTORY OF CARLOS ALCARAZ