Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to win the Japan Open in Tokyo, reversing his Laver Cup loss to the American last month.
• He dealt with a left-ankle problem during the tournament and received on-court treatment early in the week.
• Hours after the final, Alcaraz announced on Instagram that he will skip the Rolex Shanghai Masters to rest and recover from physical issues.
• During the Tokyo final he was penalized for a time violation and argued with the chair umpire before refocusing to close out the match.
• The title is Alcaraz’s eighth of 2025, and he and Jannik Sinner remain locked in the race for the year-end No. 1 ranking.