Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Alcaraz Rallies Past Munar to Reach Japan Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz won his semifinal match in Tokyo against Jaume Munar.
Munar took the first set, but Alcaraz played better in the next two.
The final score was 5-7, 6-3, 6-1.
Alcaraz had some trouble serving early on.
He then raised his level and won the match.
This is his first singles final since he came back from a wrist injury.
He will play either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in the final on Tuesday.
Alcaraz is the defending champion of the Japan Open.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 in the Japan Open semifinal.
Alcaraz recovered after losing the first set and struggling with his serve early in the match.
The victory puts Alcaraz in his first singles final since returning from a wrist injury.
He sustained the injury two months after winning the Australian Open and returned at the US Open.
Alcaraz will face either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot in Tuesday’s final.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar.
- What
- Alcaraz won their semifinal and advanced to the Japan Open final.
- When
- The semifinal was reported on Monday; the final is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan.
- Why
- Alcaraz won the match 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the final.
Munar's Early Lead
Alcaraz's Comeback
Match momentum
Munar's Early Lead
Munar took the opening set 7-5 after Alcaraz had two shaky service games.
Alcaraz's Comeback
Alcaraz raised his level, won the next two sets 6-3 and 6-1, and advanced.
- Semifinal score
- Alcaraz defeated Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1.
- Tournament
- Japan Open
- Final opponent
- Either Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot
- Final timing
- Tuesday
- Alcaraz's status
- Defending champion
- Injury return
- This is Alcaraz's first singles final since returning from a wrist injury.
- Recent major title
- Alcaraz won the Australian Open in February.