2021 Esrte Bank Open Semi-Final – Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev on and what time does it start? Saturday 30th October, 2021 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev taking place? Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria
What surface is Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev being played on? Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev
What channel is Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev on? Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
Where can I stream Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev live via their platform. Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 42 Carlos Alcaraz will reach a new career-high ATP world ranking on Monday after an incredible campaign so far at the Vienna Open. The 18-year-old beat world number seven, this year’s Wimbledon runner-up no less, via a third-set deciding tiebreak. Beating Berrettini in any tiebreak is tough, Novak Djokovic has conceded two to the Italian this season, but to do it under the highest amount of pressure is simply astounding. He faces world number four Alexander Zverev, who played out a tight and interesting three-set encounter with Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his third semi-final in four tournaments played. Zverev has won four ATP titles so far this season, with a Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games the crowning glory.
Zverev beat Alcaraz in their only previous meeting earlier this year, taking out a then 17-year-old Spanish kid in straight sets. Only months later, the 18-year-old is something altogether more incredible. The rise and rise of Carlos Alcaraz will be the subject of 2022’s tennis hype but he has already started that journey with wins over Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open and his emphatic defeats of Andy Murray and Matteo Berrettini here. Zverev remains the favourite here but it is testament to the teenager’s talent that the sensible line here is for Zverev to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable winners.
