Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 in 79 minutes to reach the Japan Open last eight in Tokyo.
• His left ankle was strapped and he moved freely aside from a brief limp early in the first set, according to match reports.
• Alcaraz praised long-time physio Juanjo Moreno for a rapid turnaround after skipping Friday’s practice for treatment, saying he could play “normally.”
• The top seed is scheduled to face American Brandon Nakashima in Sunday’s quarter-final at the ATP 500 event.
• In Beijing, Jannik Sinner beat Terence Atmane 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 to reach the China Open quarter-finals and said Alcaraz deserves the No. 1 ranking given his schedule and consistency.