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Carlos Alcaraz of Spain overcomes challenge of compatriot Jaume Munar to move into Japan Open final at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Monday. Photo credit: ATP Image Source: IANS

Carlos Alcaraz Overcomes Munar Challenge To Move Into Japan Open Final

By IANS News October 06, 2026 • 10:50 AM View: 109

Carlos Alcaraz: World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz overcame a challenge from his Spanish compatriot Jaume Munar in the Japan Open semifinal to prevail 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Monday.

Alcaraz was a set down after squandering his serves as he lost the opening set. He mounted a comeback with a few breaks to win the second one 6-3 before firing on all cylinders in the final set to win it 6-1 and make it to consecutive finals in Tokyo.