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Alcaraz Races Into Japan Open Semifinals With Straight-Sets Win Over Nakashima

The world No. 1 matches his single-season best of 65 victories, easing ankle concerns.

Tennis - ATP 500 - Japan Open Tennis Championships - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - September 28, 2025 Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manami Yamada
Tennis - ATP 500 - Japan Open Tennis Championships - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - September 28, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his quarter final match against Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. REUTERS/Manami Yamada
Tennis - ATP 500 - Japan Open Tennis Championships - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - September 27, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz after winning his round of 16 match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Manami Yamada

Overview

  • The Spaniard beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour 20 minutes, showing no obvious discomfort from his taped left ankle.
  • He will face fourth seed Casper Ruud next after the Norwegian defeated Aleksandar Vukic 6-3, 6-2.
  • Taylor Fritz edged Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3 to reach the other semi-final.
  • Jenson Brooksby advanced with a 6-3, 6-3 upset of third seed Holger Rune to set up a clash with Fritz.
  • Alcaraz’s victory was his 65th of 2025, equalling his career single-season high and marking a ninth straight tour-level semi-final.