Alcaraz Overcomes Tough First‑Set Tiebreak to Reach Japan Open Quarter‑Finals
Carlos Alcaraz fought through a nail‑biting opening set tiebreak to secure his place in the quarter‑finals of the Japan Open, defeating Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi 7‑6 (8‑6), 6‑1 on Saturday. The Spaniard, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, will now meet Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, who earned his spot by beating Alejandro Tabilo 7‑5, 3‑6, 6‑4, in the same tournament.
The first set was a roller‑coast…
Oct. 3, 2026, 11:57 a.m.