Carlos Alcaraz survives tight first set against Matteo Arnaldi at Japan Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz continues his title defense at the Japan Open, overcoming Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(6), 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals. Alcaraz faced a challenging first set, trailing 6-2 in the tie-break but managed to save four set points to secure the win. Following the match, he acknowledged that opponents tend to elevate their game against him, which he perceives as a compliment. Alcaraz is set to face Denis Shapovalov next, having previously defeated him in straight sets twice this year, and is currently on a seven-match winning streak in this tournament.
- •Alcaraz beat Arnaldi in the Japan Open round of 16.
- •He faced four set points in a challenging first set.
- •Next, Alcaraz will play Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-finals.
- •Alcaraz holds a 2-0 head-to-head record against Shapovalov.
- •He aims to extend his seven-match winning streak at the event.
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"Carlos Alcaraz has continued his Japan Open title defence, but it was certainly not a routine victory against Matteo Arnaldi. Alcaraz had to beat Alex...
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