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Alcaraz Rallies Past Ruud to Reach 10th Final of 2025 in Tokyo

The world No. 1 carries a personal-best 66 wins into Tuesday's Tokyo final against Taylor Fritz.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 after dropping the opening set with a spate of unforced errors.
  • He will face No. 5 Taylor Fritz on Tuesday at 11:00 local time, after the American beat Jenson Brooksby 6-4, 6-3.
  • The win sends Alcaraz to his 10th final of the season and ninth straight, pushing his 2025 total to 66 victories, a personal best.
  • Alcaraz has played in Tokyo with his left ankle taped after twisting it in his opener, and he steadied his serve and shot selection to subdue Ruud.
  • The Tokyo final comes ahead of a packed run through Shanghai, Paris and the ATP Finals, as he pursues an eighth title of the year and the 24th of his career.