ATP 500 Vienna: Mannarino Wins – Alcaraz Battles Khachanov

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Vienna sees two closely contested first rounds

World No. 73 Adrian Mannarino battled through the first round of the ATP 500 in Vienna on Tuesday and ultimately turned the match around: against world No. 32 Ignacio Buse, the Frenchman trailed by one set at 0:6. After the changeover, he found his way back into the match and won 7:5 and 6:4.

It was Buse’s first singles defeat of 2025. For Mannarino, it was an important success on the tour, even though his path there included losing the opening set.

Alcaraz wins his match against Khachanov

In another first-day match, world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz faced world No. 24 Karen Khachanov. After 2:04 hours of play, the Spaniard won 6:4 and 7:6.

The match was not without resistance. Alcaraz, who had returned to the competition after an injury to his right wrist, was primarily looking to become more consistent again. After his victory over Khachanov, the key question remains whether he can confirm this form during the rest of the tournament.

What the results mean for the two players

For Alcaraz, the victory over Khachanov was primarily a signal that he is back in competition after his injury and able to defeat a difficult opponent. For Mannarino, the win over Buse means he can still turn around a match after losing the opening set emphatically. Both victories underline that the first-round matches were not to be taken for granted.