Zverev Saves 4 Match Points, Edges “Amazing” Landaluce in Vienna Thriller

Alexander Zverev is now one win from rising to world No. 1.

By Richard Pagliaro · Tennis Now

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:50 PM

Key Things to Know

Alexander Zverev saved four match points to edge Martin Landaluce 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(11) in Vienna.
The first-round match lasted three hours and five minutes as both players saved multiple match points.
Zverev is now one win away from rising to world No. 1 for the first time.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Top seed Alexander Zverev saved four match points to defeat Spanish wild card Martin Landaluce 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(11) in the first round in Vienna. The intense battle lasted three hours and five minutes, with Landaluce also saving four match points before Zverev ultimately closed out the final-set tiebreak.

With the victory, the 29-year-old German stands just one win away from claiming the world No. 1 ranking for the first time on Monday. Zverev will secure the top ranking if he defeats either Tallon Griekspoor or Brandon Nakashima to reach the tournament quarterfinals.

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Zverev Saves 4 Match Points, Edges “Amazing” Landaluce in Vienna Thriller

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