The quarterfinal match at the ATP Vienna tournament features top seed Alexander Zverev facing off against sixth seed Lorenzo Musetti on October 25, 2024. The match will take place at 2:30 PM UK time (9:30 AM ET, 6:30 AM PT) on the indoor hard court at Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna.
Zverev’s Strong Performance
Zverev has been playing well this week, winning his matches against Joel Schwarzler and Marco Giron without dropping a set. His confidence is high, especially since he won this tournament at the same venue in 2021. Zverev’s powerful serve and aggressive style make him a tough opponent on indoor courts.
Zverev and Musetti have played each other twice before, and they each have one win. Musetti beat Zverev at the Tokyo Olympics. This makes their upcoming match even more interesting because Zverev will be looking to get back at Musetti for that loss.
Musetti’s Path to the Quarterfinals
Lorenzo Musetti is well-rested for this match because he got a walkover into the quarterfinals after Gael Monfils had to withdraw due to tiredness. Before that, Musetti won easily against another Italian player, Lorenzo Sonego, with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Musetti’s confidence is growing, especially since he has already beaten Zverev in Tokyo, which might help him in this upcoming match.
In addition to Zverev vs. Musetti, there are other exciting matches in the quarterfinals. Tomas Machac will play against Jack Draper, Matteo Berrettini will face Karen Khachanov, and Jakub Mensik will go up against Alex de Minaur. Zverev is the only former champion in this tournament, while de Minaur is trying to improve his chances for the ATP Finals.
Alcaraz’s Indoor Challenge
Meanwhile, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz is preparing for the Paris Masters next week. He has faced some challenges on indoor hard courts in the past, raising questions about his performance. Coach Ivan Ljubicic believes Jannik Sinner could be a strong contender for the ATP Finals title, which could work in Zverev’s favor.
Alcaraz has recently had success, helping Team Europe win the Laver Cup and performing well in recent tournaments. However, he needs to overcome his past struggles on indoor courts to prove himself.
As the quarterfinals in Vienna approach, fans are excited to see how Zverev and Musetti perform against each other. Zverev has a great history of playing well on indoor courts, and Musetti wants to surprise everyone by winning. This makes their match very exciting. Don’t miss the action as both players battle for a spot in the semifinals!