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Alcaraz Sweeps Nakashima to Reach Japan Open Semis, Sets Up Ruud Clash

The world No. 1 now meets Casper Ruud after a composed display that eased lingering ankle concerns.

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Tennis - ATP 500 - Japan Open Tennis Championships - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - September 28, 2025 Brandon Nakashima of the U.S. in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manami Yamada

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz beat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour 20 minutes, striking 39 winners and not facing a break point in Tokyo.
  • The victory equals his career-best single-season tally at 65 wins and extends his run to nine straight tour-level semifinals as he pursues an eighth title of 2025.
  • Alcaraz played with his left ankle strapped following an earlier scare but said he felt free in his movement during the quarter-final.
  • Casper Ruud advanced by defeating Aleksandar Vukic 6-3, 6-2, setting a semifinal against Alcaraz on Monday in Tokyo.
  • In the other semifinal, Taylor Fritz will face Jenson Brooksby after Fritz outlasted Sebastian Korda and Brooksby upset third seed Holger Rune; Fritz is set to rise to No. 4 in the ATP rankings on Monday.