Overview
- The 22-year-old beat Argentina’s Sebastián Báez 6-4, 6-2 in his Tokyo opener.
- He twisted his left foot at 2-2 in the first set, received on-court treatment, then had the foot taped during an official medical timeout.
- After play resumed he won the next point, secured the key break for 5-4, and showed little visible limitation in the second set.
- Alcaraz said he was relieved to finish the match well but admitted he initially felt worried and unable to do much.
- He moves into the last 16 with no post-match diagnosis or withdrawal reported.