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Carlos Alcaraz has huge praise for Alex de Minaur straight after winning his first Vienna Open title

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his inaugural Vienna Open title by defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, during Sunday's championship match. Although the Spanish competitor navigated a demanding week without dropping a set, requiring tiebreaks in four of his prior five fixtures, he delivered a dominant performance to dispatch his opponent in under an hour and a half.

Following the victory, Alcaraz lauded De Minaur's speed and flat shot-making abilities during post-match interviews with Sky Sports and the arena spectators. The former world number one explained that he needed to maintain high aggression and focus from the outset to overcome the tricky playing style, ultimately finishing the indoor tournament with a surge of confidence.

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