Carlos Alcaraz is continuing his impressive run in Japan, securing a spot in the Tokyo quarterfinals after a hard-fought match against Matteo Arnaldi. The contest started as a nail-biter, with Alcaraz trailing 6-2 in the first-set tiebreak. However, the Spaniard staged a furious comeback to clinch the set 7-6(6), completely shifting the momentum in his favor.
Once the second set began, it was all Alcaraz. He dominated the court, quickly wrapping up the match in just over an hour and 45 minutes with a 6-1 second set. This victory sets up an exciting quarterfinal clash against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. Alcaraz, who won this tournament last year, is clearly finding his rhythm again after his recent performances at the US Open and the Laver Cup.