Alcaraz wins Japan Open title
CARLOS Alcaraz has won his first final since coming back from a long injury lay-off for a right wrist injury with success at the Japan Open. Alcaraz, who hadn’t played a showpiece since getting beaten by Jannik Sinner at the Monte-Carlo Masters in April, successfully defended the title he won last year in Tokyo, defeating … The post Alcaraz wins Japan Open title appeared first on Ghanaian Times .
Carlos Alcaraz secured his first title since returning from a debilitating wrist injury by winning the Japan Open. The 20-year-old Spaniard had not played a major showpiece since his loss to Jannik Sinner at the Monte-Carlo Masters in April. Alcaraz defended the title he claimed last year in Tokyo, defeating Czech player Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7-4), 6-4.
Alcaraz returned from injury late in August and reached the US Open quarter-finals, where he was defeated by Ben Shelton in a match that lasted until 3:33 am. Despite Lehecka's early lead, Alcaraz fought back to level the match and showcased his powerful strokes in the tie-break, winning five consecutive points to clinch the victory.
Lehecka, ranked 19th, started the match stronger but could not maintain his advantage against the resilient Alcaraz.
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