Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Tokyo to advance to the Japan Open final.
• Taylor Fritz reached the final with a straight-sets victory over Jenson Brooksby, powered by 13 aces.
• The final offers Alcaraz a shot at an eighth title this year and a chance to avenge his recent Laver Cup defeat to Fritz.
• The Tokyo run continues a strong week for Alcaraz, who earlier swept Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 to make the semi-finals.
• Alcaraz has managed a strapped ankle throughout the tournament but has continued to produce high-level performances.