Carlos Alcaraz secured the 2026 Vienna Open title with a dominant 6-1, 6-3 victory over Alex de Minaur in the Austrian capital. With this triumph, Alcaraz joins an exclusive group as only the third Spanish player to win the tournament since its establishment in 1974.
Feliciano Lopez
Feliciano Lopez, a former world number 12, entered the 2004 Vienna Open as the eighth seed when the tournament was called the BA-CA-Tennis Trophy. At 23 years old, he navigated past Agustin Calleri, Bohdan Ulihrach, Rainer Schuttler, and Davide Sanguinetti to reach the championship match. Lopez then outlasted Argentina’s Guillermo Canas 6-4, 1-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 in a demanding five-set final. He returned the following year to defend his crown, defeating Alexander Peya and Oliver Marach before falling to Radek Stepanek.
David Ferrer
David Ferrer built a stellar career as a 27-time ATP champion, winning the Paris Masters in 2012 and reaching the 2013 French Open final. Approximately 11 years following Lopez’s initial victory, Ferrer became the second Spanish player to conquer Vienna. After finishing as the runner-up to Andy Murray in 2014, the top-seeded Ferrer dropped only a single set on his way to the 2015 final. In the title match, Ferrer overcame American player Steve Johnson with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 scoreline.
Ferrer’s path to the 2015 trophy included victories against Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Guillermo Garcia Lopez, Fabio Fognini, Gael Monfils, and finally Steve Johnson. Reflecting on his victory, Ferrer expressed gratitude for the backing he received during his second consecutive appearance in the Vienna final. “I am glad for all the support in my second final in Vienna. Am 33 years old. I hope I have two more years to go,” Ferrer stated after the final. He also offered encouragement to his opponent, telling Johnson that he is certain he will win ATP tournaments.
