Overview
- World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Tokyo to book Tuesday’s Japan Open final against second seed Taylor Fritz.
- The victory gave Alcaraz his 66th win of 2025 and a career-best single-season total.
- Alcaraz played with his left ankle strapped after an early-round scare yet raised his level after a shaky first set, emphasizing a more positive mindset.
- Fritz advanced earlier with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Jenson Brooksby and now gets a rematch after defeating Alcaraz at the recent Laver Cup.
- Alcaraz’s week included a dominant quarterfinal over Brandon Nakashima, while Brooksby’s upset of third seed Holger Rune highlighted the tournament’s volatility.