ATP 500 Vienna

Draper Captures Vienna Crown For Biggest Title Of His Career

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 27, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) History was waiting to be made as the 50th anniversary edition of the Erste Bank Open concluded with the crowning of a new champion Sunday afternoon inside Vienna’s sold-out Wiener Stadthalle. No. 7 […]

Khachanov, Draper Set Title Match Showdown In Vienna

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 26, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Karen Khachanov extended his winning streak to eight and advanced to his second straight ATP Tour final following a 6-2, 6-4 victory over World No. 10 and second seed Alex de Minaur at […]

Musetti Upsets Zverev To Reach Vienna Semifinals

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 25, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) World No. 17 Lorenzo Musetti came into his quarterfinal-round match against top seed Alexander Zverev at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Friday hoping to build upon his his Paris Olympics win […]

Draper Cuts Loose With Darderi Win, Into Vienna Quarterfinals

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 24, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Jack Draper celebrated the latest victory in what has become a breakout season for the British No. 1 in his signature, understated way Thursday afternoon. Working toward the win, though, is where Draper […]

Dimitrov Advances, Paul Eliminated At Erste Bank Open

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Three days after they met in the Stockholm final, both World No. 9 Grigor Dimitrov and World No. 12 Tommy Paul were back on court at the Erste Bank Open Wednesday afternoon. Each began […]

Thiem Bids Emotional Farewell To Pro Tennis

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Dominic Thiem played 563 matches on the ATP Tour during his illustrious career. For many of them, he will be remembered for his stylish trademark — a one-fisted backhand — that was full […]

Erste Bank Open: Despite Loss, It Was Thiem’s Night To Remember

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 22, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Win or lose, it was Dominic Thiem‘s night to remember at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna Tuesday evening.  Before the first ball was served, Thiem won something — the coin toss conducted […]

Erste Bank Open: Mensik Leads Quartet Of Qualifiers Into Main Draw

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, October 20, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Qualifying draw No. 1 seed Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic defeated No. 70 Alexandre Muller of France, 6-3, 6-2, in 69 minutes Sunday afternoon to advance to the main draw of the ATP […]