Carlos Alcaraz Defends Japan Open Title with Win Over Jiri Lehecka
Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Japan Open title by defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-6(7-4), 6-4 in Tokyo. This marks Alcaraz's third title of the year and his first since returning from a wrist injury that sidelined him for several months. The 23-year-old Spaniard extended his ATP 500 winning streak to 21 matches and became the third player, after Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras, to defend the Japan Open crown. Alcaraz described the victory as special following his injury comeback.
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mint broke this story on 6 Oct, 11:52 am. Other outlets followed.