Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 to move into the Tokyo ATP 500 quarterfinals, easing immediate injury concerns.
• He skipped Friday practice because of increased left-ankle pain, then completed pre-match exercises that cleared him to compete.
• His serve wavered as he was broken three times and won just 9 of 23 points on second serve, yet he maintained control throughout.
• Brandon Nakashima awaits in the quarterfinals, with Alcaraz leading their head-to-head 2-0 from meetings in 2021.
• The decision to continue comes with major events approaching, including the Shanghai and Paris Masters.