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Alcaraz Advances in Tokyo Opener After Ankle Scare

His left-ankle sprain in the first set puts his short‑term readiness for the Asian swing under review.

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz debió ser atendido en el tobillo izquierdo durante le partido que le ganó al argentino Sebastián Báez
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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1, defeated Sebastián Báez 6-4, 6-2 to reach the second round at the ATP 500 in Tokyo.
  • He twisted his left ankle at 2-2 in the first set, received on-court treatment and taping, and continued to close out the match.
  • Play was paused roughly 20–25 minutes for rain as the Ariake Coliseum’s retractable roof was closed before the first set concluded.
  • Alcaraz is slated to face Zizou Bergs next, with the second-round match expected on Saturday in Tokyo.
  • Jannik Sinner, tuning up in Beijing after his US Open final loss to Alcaraz, says he is making tactical adjustments ahead of a likely Shanghai meeting.