# Alcaraz Stays Perfect in Tokyo

> Alcaraz saves three set points then pulls away from Michelsen to stay perfect in Tokyo.
- Title: Alcaraz Stays Perfect in Tokyo · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: carlos alcaraz, alex michelsen, kinoshita group japan open, atp 500, tokyo, tennis, alcaraz streak, sports, Alcaraz, Stays, Perfect, Tennis Majors
- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/alcaraz-saves-three-set-points-then-pulls-away-from-michelsen-to-stay-perfect-in-tokyo-862279.html
- Published: 2026-10-01T10:20:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carlos alcaraz, alex michelsen, kinoshita group japan open, atp 500, tokyo, tennis, alcaraz streak, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alcaraz beats Michelsen 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1 to remain unbeaten in Tokyo.