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Thiem calls Alcaraz tennis’s most entertaining player ahead of Vienna Open
Dominic Thiem says Carlos Alcaraz is probably the most entertaining player in tennis history.
The former Austrian champion praised Alcaraz’s style ahead of the Vienna Open, an indoor tournament in Austria.
Alcaraz accepted a wildcard to play in Vienna after an early loss at the Shanghai Masters and a delay to the Six Kings Slam.
He last played the Vienna tournament in 2021, when he reached the semifinals.
Thiem won the event in 2021 and ended his professional career there after losing in the first round.
The 2026 tournament runs from October 26 to November 1, alongside the Swiss Indoors, and is the season’s final ATP 500 event.
Alcaraz will compete for the title against players including Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and Alex de Minaur.
Dominic Thiem called Carlos Alcaraz probably the most entertaining player to watch in tennis history ahead of Alcaraz’s Vienna Open appearance.
Alcaraz received a wildcard for the tournament after the Six Kings Slam was delayed.
The Spaniard is set to compete at the Vienna Open, where he last played in 2021 and reached the semifinals.
Thiem, who won the tournament in 2021, said Alcaraz puts on an amazing show.
The 2026 Vienna Open runs from October 26 to November 1.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz will compete at the Vienna Open, and Dominic Thiem praised his style of play.
- What
- Thiem called Alcaraz probably the most entertaining player to watch in tennis history.
- When
- The Vienna Open takes place from October 26 to November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Vienna, Austria.
- Why
- Alcaraz received a wildcard after the Six Kings Slam was delayed.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Thiem won the US Open.
Alcaraz reached the Vienna Open semifinals, and Thiem won the tournament.
Alcaraz received a wildcard for the Vienna Open.
The Vienna Open is scheduled to take place.
- Tournament dates
- October 26–November 1, 2026
- Alcaraz’s last Vienna appearance
- 2021, when he reached the semifinals
- Thiem’s Vienna title
- 2021
- Alcaraz’s wildcard
- Received after the Six Kings Slam was delayed
- Recent result
- Alcaraz exited the Shanghai Masters early after losing to Zizou Bergs
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What people are saying
probably the most entertaining player to watch in the entire history of tennis. I don’t think there are many who can match him
What he does is just incredible, the show he puts on is amazing. and I think everyone who’s lucky enough to have tickets this week has so much to look forward to.