Carlos Alcaraz Advances to Tokyo Semifinals with Dominant Japan Open Win

Carlos Alcaraz delivered an extraordinary performance at the 2025 Japan Open, overcoming an early ankle injury to defeat Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. His display combined powerful forehands, delicate drop shots, and technical improvements in his serve and backhand, highlighting a new level of consistency that has helped him reclaim the world No. 1 ranking and achieve a 65-7 record for the season. Alcaraz's match featured 39 winners and demonstrated both physical resilience and strategic aggression, with a standout moment being a stunning backhand interception mid-air. He will face Casper Ruud in the semifinals, continuing his strong run at the ATP 500 event. Meanwhile, Alexander Bublik has emerged as a consistent contender this season, winning his fourth title and ranking World No. 16. Alcaraz's performance signals his readiness to maintain top form and pursue further titles in 2025.