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Alcaraz vs Basilashvili \u2014 match review<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz beat Nikoloz Basilashvili 6\u20131, 7\u20136<\/strong>, winning the second-set tie-break 13\u201311<\/strong>. He saved four set points before finishing the match on his fourth match point.<\/p>\n

Alcaraz\u2019s early control made this look like a comfortable afternoon. From 1\u20131, he won seven consecutive games, taking the opening set and building an advantage in the second. Basilashvili then recovered the break and turned the contest into a much tighter battle. Tennis<\/a><\/p>\n

My assessment: Alcaraz\u2019s most valuable achievement was holding his nerve after losing that control. The opening set demonstrated his attacking quality; the tie-break tested his ability to keep competing when the match could easily change direction. Basilashvili deserves credit for making the favourite earn the finish.<\/p>\n

Vienna ATP tournament \u2014 review so far<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vienna\u2019s indoor ATP 500 has delivered both close matches and a major ranking story. Alexander Zverev defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6\u20134, 7\u20135<\/strong>, securing his first rise to world No. 1 when the rankings update on 2 November. That gives this edition significance beyond the trophy itself.<\/p>\n

Daniil Medvedev supplied another dramatic escape, saving a match point against Cameron Norrie before winning 4\u20136, 6\u20133, 7\u20136<\/strong>. Tommy Paul took a much quicker route, beating Luciano Darderi 6\u20131, 6\u20131<\/strong> to set up a quarter-final against Alcaraz.<\/p>\n

My verdict so far: the tournament\u2019s appeal is the different ways its contenders are progressing. Zverev has combined results with a career milestone, Alcaraz has survived a serious pressure test, and Medvedev has fought through danger. Paul\u2019s emphatic win adds another compelling challenger. With the top three seeds still involved at the quarter-final stage, Vienna has built a strong platform for its closing weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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