Overview

• The Japan Open quarterfinals feature Taylor Fritz vs Sebastian Korda, Casper Ruud vs Aleksandar Vukic, Holger Rune vs Jenson Brooksby, and Carlos Alcaraz vs Brandon Nakashima.
• After an ankle scare earlier in the week, Alcaraz said he felt mostly fine during a straight-sets win over Zizou Bergs and now meets Nakashima, who advanced by beating Jordan Thompson and Marton Fucsovics.
• Betting previews make Fritz the favorite against Korda, with some recommending a value play on Fritz -2.5 games at bet365.
• Ruud is also favored to beat Vukic based on strong early-round form, with analysts noting Ruud -3.5 games as a handicap option despite Vukic’s previous head-to-head win.
• Previews lean toward Rune over Brooksby if the Dane nears his top level, while cautioning that Brooksby’s consistency could extend the match.