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Carlos Alcaraz Beats Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to Win Tokyo ATP 500

The world No. 1 carries Tokyo form into next week’s Shanghai Masters.

Overview

  • Alcaraz, ranked No. 1, defeated No. 5 Taylor Fritz in straight sets to claim the Tokyo title.
  • The victory is his eighth trophy of 2025 and the 24th ATP title of his career.
  • He lost only one set during the tournament, dropping a set to Casper Ruud in the semifinals.
  • He competed with his left ankle taped after an early-match issue against Sebastian Báez but showed no clear discomfort in the final.
  • Reports differ on his season tally, with Tokyo noted as either his ninth consecutive final or his 10th final of the year, as he now turns to Shanghai.