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Alcaraz Wins Japan Open for First Title Since Return From Injury
Alcaraz won his first title since returning from a wrist injury and became the first man to defend the Tokyo crown since Pete Sampras.
- On Tuesday, third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz defended his Japan Open title in Tokyo, defeating unseeded Jiri Lehecka 7-6 , 6-4 to claim the 27th title of his career.
- The victory follows a 4 1/2-month injury layoff after Alcaraz returned to competition in late August. This marks his third title of the year, following a February win in Doha, Qatar.
- Alcaraz was broken in the opening game but recovered to level at 3-3. Trailing 4-2 in the tiebreaker, he won five straight points to clinch the opening set and control the match.
- Lehecka entered the final on a six-match winning streak and had previously led the Czech Republic past the United States to qualify for the Davis Cup Final 8, but faltered late.
- Earlier this year, Alcaraz won his seventh Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. He is scheduled to play in the Shanghai Masters starting Wednesday.
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Carlos Alcaraz successfully endured the first month of his return after an absence due to a wrist injury and looked forward to winning a trophy in Tokyo.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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The tennis player has breathed after passing through one of the most complicated moments of the season
·Madrid, Spain
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The Spanish tennis player beat the Czech by 7-6 (4) and 6-4 in the Ariake Coliseum, winning his second consecutive trophy in the Japanese tournament.
·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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C 37%
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