Carlos Alcaraz reaches final after overcoming first-set struggles in Tokyo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz continued his Japan Open title defense on October 5, fighting back from a set down to defeat Jaume Munar. The match featured an early lead for Alcaraz, followed by a drop in performance where he won only 17 of 20 points, losing the first set. He regrouped to break Munar early in the second set, securing the momentum needed to advance to the final. Alcaraz expressed confusion over his initial struggles during a post-match interview, emphasizing his adjustments that led to his comeback. He is set to play his final match tomorrow before heading to the Shanghai Masters.
- •Alcaraz defeats Munar after losing the first set.
- •He struggled initially but regained control in the second set.
- •Alcaraz aims for his third title of the year in the final.
- •He will compete in the Shanghai Masters following the Japan Open.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz survives Jaume Munar battle to reach Japan Open final
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Confused Carlos Alcaraz admits what he’s been struggling with all week in Tokyo despite reaching the final
"Carlos Alcaraz fought back from a set down to get the better of Jaume Munar and reach a second consecutive Japan Open final. Defending champion Alcaraz was only on court for 83 minutes of Sunday’s quarter-final after Denis Shapovalov retired, but compatriot Munar pushed the world number three all the way a day later.
"Carlos Alcaraz managed to keep his Japan Open title defence alive today, as he fought from a set down to beat Jaume Munar to reach...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 11:03 AMCarlos Alcaraz survives Jaume Munar battle to reach Japan Open final
Carlos Alcaraz fought back from a set down to get the better of Jaume Munar and reach a second consecutive Japan Open final. Defending champion Alcaraz was only on court for 83 minutes of Sunday’s quarter-final after Denis Shapovalov retired, but compatriot Munar pushed the world number three all the way a day later.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 10:30 AMConfused Carlos Alcaraz admits what he’s been struggling with all week in Tokyo despite reaching the final
Carlos Alcaraz managed to keep his Japan Open title defence alive today, as he fought from a set down to beat Jaume Munar to reach...
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