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Alcaraz Defends Tokyo Title
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex Michelsen to advance in Tokyo.
In brief
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex Michelsen to advance in Tokyo. Carlos Alcaraz wins his first match in Tokyo to start title defense after wrist injury. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Alcaraz Wins Tokyo Match
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex Michelsen in a three-set match to start his Tokyo title defence.
Alcaraz Overcomes Wrist Injury
Alcaraz secured his 28th tour-level win of the year after a wrist injury sidelined him from Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz Adapts to Tokyo Conditions
Alcaraz struggled with mixed conditions in Tokyo but adjusted his game to secure victory.
Alcaraz's Tokyo Match Analysis
Alcaraz described Tokyo's court as performing slower than indoor courts, making his game adjustment challenging.
“It was a different feeling. I think the ball comes bigger. I think the court performs a little bit slower than the indoor courts for sure, so it was kind of freaky to adjust myself to that, to adjust my game.”
Alcaraz Faces Arnaldi Next
Alcaraz will next face Matteo Arnaldi in the quarter-finals to continue his Tokyo title defence.
The key point
Carlos Alcaraz wins his first match in Tokyo to start title defense after wrist injury.
