De Minaur reaches China Open final with Djokovic playing Medvedev next

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the final of the Japan Open on Monday after defeating Jaume Munar in a hard-fought match. The world number three won 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in Tokyo, despite committing several errors, especially towards the end of the first set. Alcaraz overwhelmed his 49th-ranked opponent with powerful serves and aggressive returns, keeping Munar off-balance and forcing him to play mostly on the baseline.

Munar showed resilience, particularly in the opening set, but Alcaraz maintained the pressure with precise forehands, fast volleys, and drop shots. He broke Munar's serve three times in the second set and dominated the final set, securing the win in two hours and 31 minutes. The final will now see Alcaraz face either Jiri Lehecka of Czechia or Valentin Vacherot from Monaco in the other semi-final match later on Monday.