Róterdam, Montecarlo, Rome, Paris, Queen’s, Cincinnati, New York and Tokyo. There are already eight Alcaraz titles in 2025. The last one arrived in the Japanese capital against Taylor Fritz 6-4 and 6-4 in an hour and 34 minutes. In ten finals, eight victories for the world number one that has begun the Asian tour big. In a seasonal stretch in which he had never felt comfortable, Alcaraz has deployed a game at the height of his status as leader of the circuit. There are already 67 victories that adds this season and what remains ahead. After Tokyo, this week will face the Shanghai 1,000 masters.
Fritz annoyed both Alcaraz’s tennis and the inconvenience in his left thigh that led him to wear a spectacular bandage on the second set. Alcaraz has had everything in this tournament. From the monumental scare on the left ankle against Sebastián Báez step to two blunt victories against Bergs and Nakashima. The party against the American was dazzling. In semifinals he knew how to get rid of a rocky Casper Ruud. The final also had a very accurate reading. He was able to be patient despite not taking advantage of five breakup opportunities in the first set. The sixth did not forgive her and as her service responded at a good level, the American met a wall too high. The second set was impeccable until 5-1. Fritz tried to stir and managed to chain three games in a row. At the second chance with his service, Alcaraz solved the final.