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Alcaraz Stays Perfect in Tokyo
Alcaraz saves three set points then pulls away from Michelsen to stay perfect in Tokyo.
In brief
Alcaraz saves three set points then pulls away from Michelsen to stay perfect in Tokyo. Alcaraz beats Michelsen 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1 to remain unbeaten in Tokyo. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Alcaraz saves three set points
Alcaraz saved three set points in the opening set before losing the second set to Michelsen.
Alcaraz beats Michelsen 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1
Alcaraz won the match 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1 to reach the second round of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open.
Alcaraz unbeaten in Tokyo
Alcaraz is now unbeaten in six matches at the event and has won all six matches in Tokyo.
Alcaraz's Tokyo streak
Alcaraz has won 17 ATP 500 matches since his loss to Holger Rune in last year's Barcelona final.
Alcaraz's comments
Alcaraz said the slow conditions made it tricky to play his aggressive game, causing frustration.
“It was slower than indoor, it was tricky to adjust my game, I was frustrated for not being able to play my style, aggressive, the ball didn’t allow me”
Alcaraz faces Arnaldi next
Alcaraz will face Italian Matteo Arnaldi on Saturday to continue his Tokyo run.
At a glance
Alcaraz beats Michelsen 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1 to remain unbeaten in Tokyo.
