Vienna State Opera Director Bogdan Roscic guided Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz through the famous opera house on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, giving the two tennis stars an insight into its rich history.

Zverev and Alcaraz with Vienna State Opera Director Bogdan Roscic and Tournament Director Herwig Straka on the stage of the Vienna State Opera. Photo: e|motion/Sascha Feuster

Alcaraz and Zverev in the world-famous central box. Photo: e|motion/Sascha Feuster

Zverev and Alcaraz repeatedly paused to take in the magnificent building. Following a photo session on the stage, the pair continued to the grand staircase, where they stopped for another rally, before visiting the Tea Salon and the central box.

Playing tennis where guests of the Vienna Opera Ball usually walk the red carpet. Photo: e|motion/Sascha Feuster

“It is always impressive to visit famous opera houses, and I have now seen quite a few of them,” said Zverev. Alcaraz was equally impressed: “It is a place steeped in history and truly impressive. I had never been inside an opera house before, so it is really exciting for me to see all of this and to be here. It is amazing to learn more about this historic venue and experience it from the inside.”

You can find a video of the opera visit of Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz at our YouTube channel of the Erste Bank Open: https://www.youtube.com/@ErsteBankOpen2026.

Photo: e|motion/Sascha Feuster

Photo: e|motion/Sascha Feuster