Alcaraz wins eighth title of season in Tokyo

Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth ATP title in Tokyo after defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 at the Japanese Open.

Alcaraz broke for 5-4 and served out for the first set after showing no signs of an ankle problem following an injury in the opening round.

Alcaraz took advantage of Fritz’s second time of needing to treat his left thigh, which he had to do twice before returning for the third.

The American broke twice and had a 4-1 lead before offering some resistance in the final stages, but they were unable to stop the six-time Grand Slam champion.

Alcaraz has won three ATP titles in a row, including the Cincinnati Open, US Open, and Tokyo Open, since losing to Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon in July.

Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur 6-3, 4-6, and 6-2 to reach the China Open final in Beijing.

After winning in 2023, Sinner is aiming for his second title. Alcaraz won the final last year, but he lost.

After having to retire in the third set of their semi-final, learner Tien will be facing off in the final on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old American has reached the final of an ATP Tour event for the first time.

Russian Medvedev won the opening set 7-5, but Tien’s reversal caused the score to go up in the second set.

Medvedev, who was ordered to pay a $ 42, 500 fine for his conduct at the US Open, had a cramp in the third inning and had a heated argument with the umpire after being told not to give his best effort.

Medvedev addressed the supervisor, “I’m giving my best efforts, I’m telling you.”

Who shall decide, exactly? Why is every referee trying to intimidate me? I’m attempting to be good after the US Open. I’m supposed to act good because this guy is doing that, right?”