Second-seeded Alexander Zverev is set to face Tallon Griekspoor in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Vienna Open, as he aims to secure his second title of the year. Zverev’s season has had its ups and downs; he has recorded 21 losses, including defeats to several lower-ranked players. Nevertheless, he kicked off his Vienna campaign with a tightly contested win against British qualifier Jacob Fearnley, emerging victorious with a score of 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5), followed by a more straightforward victory over Italian qualifier Matteo Arnaldi, winning 6-4, 6-4 in the second round.
On the other side of the net, Griekspoor’s 2025 season has seen him reach two finals, triumphing at Mallorca while finishing as the runner-up in Marrakesh. Despite these highlights, Griekspoor has struggled to advance past the second round in 14 of his events so far this year. His journey in Vienna began with a hard-fought win over fifth-seeded Karen Khachanov, finalizing the match with a score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, followed by a narrow victory against Brandon Nakashima, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2).
Match details reveal that the quarterfinal showdown will occur on October 24, 2025, at the Wiener Stadhalle on an indoor hard court. Fans can catch the live broadcast on networks such as Tennis Channel, TSN, and Sky Sports.
Zverev holds a significant advantage in their head-to-head encounters, winning eight out of ten matches against Griekspoor. While Griekspoor secured a win at Indian Wells earlier this year, their last meeting at the French Open ended with the Dutchman retiring during the second set.
Zverev boasts an impressive indoor hard court track record, having won eight titles out of ten finals, including notable victories at the ATP Finals and last year’s Paris Masters. He is also a former Vienna champion, clinching the title against Frances Tiafoe.
Despite Griekspoor’s recent successes on outdoor hard courts, he has yet to capture a title on indoor surfaces. Both players have demonstrated strong serving capabilities, with Zverev winning 78 percent of his first serve points in Vienna, and Griekspoor not far behind at 80 percent. Analyzing their break point opportunities reveals that Zverev converted 30 percent of his chances, while Griekspoor has been solid, breaking his opponents only once throughout the tournament.
The match promises to be tightly contested, with both players needing to convert aggressive break point opportunities to claim victory. Given Zverev’s overall strong performance and favorable head-to-head record, he is predicted to edge out Griekspoor in a competitive three-set match.