# Alcaraz Defends Tokyo Title

> Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex Michelsen to advance in Tokyo.
- Title: Alcaraz Defends Tokyo Title · UBITENNIS | Shortify
- Summary: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alex Michelsen to advance in Tokyo. Carlos Alcaraz wins his first match in Tokyo to start title defense after wrist injury.
- Keywords: carlos alcaraz, alex michelsen, tokyo, title defence, atp, wrist injury, sports, Alcaraz, Defends, Title, UBITENNIS
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/carlos-alcaraz-battles-past-alex-michelsen-to-kickstart-tokyo-title-defence
- Author: Tony Fairbairn
- Published: 2026-10-01T12:26:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carlos alcaraz, alex michelsen, tokyo, title defence, atp, wrist injury, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Carlos Alcaraz wins his first match in Tokyo to start title defense after wrist injury.