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Carlos Alcaraz won in three sets to reach his ninth consecutive final and aims to extend his lead for the year-end No. 1 ATP ranking.
- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open final in Tokyo on Monday by overcoming Casper Ruud in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, despite dealing with a recent ankle injury.
- Alcaraz started slow and struggled physically but improved serving consistency and aggression in the second set to overcome Ruud's strong topspin game.
- In the quarterfinals, Alcaraz struck 39 winners against Brandon Nakashima and showed resilience throughout to reach his eighth final of 2025.
- Alcaraz said, "I don’t think I’ve played a last game like this," after his two-hour eight-minute victory, marking his 66th win this season, a personal best.
- He will go up against second seed Taylor Fritz, who served 13 aces to advance to his first hard-court final of the year and moved up to fifth place in the Race to Turin standings.
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TOKYO (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz rallied from a set down to beat fourth-seeded Casper Ruud 3-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open semifinals, the Spanish star posting a career-high 66…
Carlos Alcaraz reached 66 wins in the a o and played his d summit Final of the season after beating 3-6, 6-3 and 6-4 Casper Ruud in Tokyo.
Magical Carlos Alcaraz breaks personal record in impressive Japan Open run | News Channel 3-12
By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Carlos Alcaraz is proving yet again why he’s so worthy of being the current men’s world No. 1. The Spanish superstar progressed through to the Japan Open final on Monday after coming back against a resilient Casper Ruud. Despite dropping the first set, Alcaraz recovered to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and set up a title clash with American Taylor Fritz in Tokyo on Tuesday. The victory against Ruud also takes his tally up to 66 wi…
Japan Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Casper Ruud, sets up final with Taylor Fritz
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open final. He defeated Casper Ruud in a three-set match. Alcaraz overcame early movement issues during his win. Taylor Fritz also secured his spot in the final. Fritz beat Jenson Brooksby in two sets. Alcaraz will now play Fritz for the title. This match promises a significant challenge.
Alcaraz rallies past Ruud to book Fritz final in Japan Open
TOKYO - World number one Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to beat Casper Ruud 3-6 6-3 6-4 on Monday and reach the Japan Open final where he will meet second seed Taylor Fritz with the chance to claim his eighth title of the year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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