Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour 19 minutes to reach the last eight at the ATP 500 in Tokyo.
• He competed two days after twisting his left ankle against Sebastián Báez, an issue that had left his status uncertain for this match.
• He skipped Friday practice for treatment, then tested the ankle before play and took the court with protective support on his left foot.
• His serve was patchy, including just 9 of 23 points won behind the second serve, but he reclaimed breaks quickly to control both sets.
• He will face Brandon Nakashima, who beat Marton Fucsovics, with the ankle being monitored ahead of the Shanghai and Paris Masters.