Alcaraz Rallies Past Munar Into Japan Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz won 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 after early serve trouble and will play for his first singles title since returning from a wrist injury.
- On Monday, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the Japan Open final, marking his first final appearance since returning from a 4 1/2-month wrist injury layoff.
- Alcaraz completed the career Grand Slam by capturing the Australian Open title in February, but sustained a wrist injury two months later and returned at the US Open with a quarter-final run.
- "I don't know what happened in the first set," Alcaraz said. Despite losing 16 straight points across sets, he regained control through aggressive shot-making to wear down his opponent.
- Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in Tuesday's final, seeking to defend the title he won last year in Tokyo.
- The 23-year-old, who moved through the gears during Team Europe's triumphant Laver Cup campaign last month, seeks his first singles title since losing to Jannik Sinner at the Monte Carlo Masters in April.
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Alcaraz advances to Japan Open final
The world number three clinched the win despite struggling with mistakes, particularly near the end of the first set, while his 49th-ranked opponent put up a brave fight. Alcaraz unleashed a barrage of big serves and aggressive returns to keep Munar off-balance and running along the baseline, occasionally mixing in delicate drop shots that wowed the packed crowd at the Ariake Colosseum. Munar maintained his composure to stay competitive especial…
Alcaraz will seek the 27th title of his career before the winner of the second semi-final, which will face Monegasque Valentin Vacherot (N.14) and Czech Jiri Lehecka (N.19) this Monday. Victory and qualification for the final must not hide the irregularity of an Alcaraz, which cost him almost two sets to enter the rhythm of the game, something that in front of a rival of greater entity can cost him the triumph.
The Murcian is straightened up and reverses a rough duel that ends in the form of a walk: 5-7, 6-3 and 6-1 (2h 33m). He will face on Tuesday (11.00) Lehecka or Vacherot
Japan Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz rallies past Jaume Munar into final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early wobbles on his serve to outclass fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7 6-3 6-1 and reach the Japan Open final on Monday, taking a step towards his first singles title after his comeback from a wrist injury.
Tokyo, 5 Oct (EFE).- Spanishman Carlos Alcaraz (n.3) imposed himself this Monday with some difficulties on his compatriot Jaume Munar (n.49) by 5-7, 6-3 and 6-1, achieving the pass to the final of the Tokyo tennis tournament and placing himself one step closer to revalidating his champion title in 2025. The Murcian [...] The Alcaraz entry goes back to a set against Munar and passes to the final of the Tokyo tournament was first published in Hola…
Tennis-Alcaraz rallies past Munar into Japan Open final
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early wobbles on his serve to outclass fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7 6-3 6-1 and reach the Japan Open final on Monday, taking a step towards his first singles title after his comeback f...
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