This is how Alcaraz will return to the Vienna tournament
We analyze who the main rivals of Alcaraz will be in Vienna, the schedule and times of the tournament, as well as the prize money. Who could the Spanish player face in each round?
Carlos Alcaraz returns to competition to compete in the ATP 500 Vienna 2026, which could be important for him as he has significant aspirations for this final stretch of the year. Gaining confidence and improving his automatic responses on indoor courts is crucial for the Murcian, who will have Alexander Zverev as his main opponent for the title. We review everything you need to know.
From Monday, October 26 to Sunday, November 1, the ATP 500 Vienna 2026 will take place, an event that has seen a significant increase in media attention since Carlos Alcaraz joined the roster of players competing. All eyes will be on the Spanish player, who, along with Alexander Zverev, is a leading candidate for the title in a tournament where the fight for a spot in the ATP Finals will heat up among other players.
Seeds and possible draw for Alcaraz
There will be a total of 32 players, and none of the 8 seeded players will be exempt from playing the first round. Therefore, whoever lifts the title will need to have won five matches, all of them highly challenging, given the notable roster of participating players.
To illustrate this, it suffices to review some of the players who do not enjoy the privilege of being seeded and, therefore, can face Alcaraz and Zverev, as well as the other seeded players, from the first round. This includes Learner Tien, Brandon Nakashima, Luciano Darderi, Andrey Rublev, Lorenzo Musetti, Andrey Rublev, Karen Khachanov, and Alexander Blockx, as well as the Spaniard Dani Mérida.
What is clear for Alcaraz is that he will not face Zverev until a hypothetical final, and his potential semifinal rival will either be Medvedev or Cobolli, both involved in the battle for a ticket to the ATP Finals. The potential opponent in the quarterfinals should be one of De Miñaur, Tiafoe, Paul, and Mensik, as long as they leverage their rankings to reach the semifinals.
Alexander Zverev
Carlos Alcaraz
Daniil Medvedev
Flavio Cobolli
Álex de Miñaur
Frances Tiafoe
Tommy Paul
Jakub Mensik
When will Alcaraz play his matches in Vienna?
Since it will take place in just one week and consists of five full rounds, the ATP 500 Vienna 2026 will dedicate the days of Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27, to the first round, with Alcaraz already set to debut on Tuesday night. Therefore, if the Spaniard wins, he will compete again in the round of 16 on Thursday, having the other side of the draw compete on Wednesday. The final will be held on Sunday, November 1, with the time yet to be determined.
Prize money and points distributed by the Vienna tournament in 2026
The total prize money for the ATP 500 Vienna 2026 amounts to €2,797,985, making it very important to analyze the distribution of the economic earnings round by round, as well as the points awarded for the ATP ranking, something vital for some players involved in the fight for a spot in the ATP Finals.
| Round | Prize money | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | €523,305 | 500 |
| Finalist | €281,540 | 330 |
| Semifinal | €150,040 | 200 |
| Quarterfinal | €76,655 | 100 |
| Round of 16 | €40,920 | 50 |
| R32 | €21,820 | 0 |
Who are the top favorites for the title in Vienna
It goes without saying that both Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz are clear favorites for the title. Many tennis fans dream of seeing a final between the German and the Spaniard on Sunday, November 1, but both have a long road ahead of them.
It is well known that Sascha arrives very physically exhausted and without high competitive aspirations at the moment, which may diminish his motivation, while Carlos has historically had doubts on fast indoor courts, and his defeat in Shanghai was concerning and symptomatic of his logical irregularity after five months without competing.
Players like Daniil Medvedev, who have been in good form lately, and Flavio Cobolli will seek to take advantage of these factors. Álex de Miñaur, determined to make the most of his chances for a ticket to Turin, and the Americans Frances Tiafoe and Tommy Paul, who can perform well in the context of the Austrian tournament, will also be dangerous.
Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz live in the Vienna tournament
Matches featuring Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP 500 Vienna 2026 will be broadcast live in Spain via Movistar+, a platform that will go all out with coverage of the Austrian tournament, airing all matches played. Customers who have subscribed to the Deportes+ package will have greater access to the matches, while the most relevant ones will be aired on the channel and #Vamos, available for those with the Basic package.
If you want to watch tennis online during the Vienna tournament, you will have the Movistar+ app available for customers with a username and password, and TennisTV, offering a streaming on-demand system for subscribers, accessible from any device and anywhere in the world for all ATP matches.
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You will be able to follow the ATP Vienna 2026 live thanks to the streaming service offered by Bet365. You only need to open an account and make an initial minimum deposit of €5. From that moment on, you will have immediate access to all matches in the "Live" section, without the need to place a bet. Additionally, you can watch it from any device.
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