Alcaraz pays back Fritz and takes the Japan Open title | iNFOnews.ca
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, reacts after defeated United States' Taylor Fritz during the men's final match at the Tokyo ATP 500 tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum, in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

Alcaraz pays back Fritz and takes the Japan Open title

TOKYO (AP) — Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz beat No. 5 Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday for his eighth singles title this year.

Alcaraz’s 24th career singles title was clinched with a deft, sliced drop shot winner and reversed a loss in two sets last week to Fritz at the Laver Cup team event.

The Spaniard also improved his season record to a tour-best 67-7 as he stayed on course for the season-ending No. 1 ranking.

“It’s been my best season so far without a doubt,” Alcaraz said. “That shows how hard I’ve worked just to be able to experience these moments and accomplish my goals.”

The final in Tokyo was a ninth straight for Alcaraz since March when he lost in the round of 64 at the Miami Masters. He is 7-2 in those finals, one of them at Wimbledon to Jannik Sinner.

“I didn’t start the year that good, struggling emotionally,” Alcaraz acknowledged, “so how I came back from that, I’m just really proud of myself, and of all the people around me who have helped me to be in this position.”

Fritz took a medical timeout after the first set for treatment on his left thigh which was strapped during a changeover in the second set.

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Alcaraz pays back Fritz and takes the Japan Open title | iNFOnews.ca
United States’ Taylor Fritz, right, right, congratulated Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz after the men’s final match at the Tokyo ATP 500 tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum, in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Alcaraz pays back Fritz and takes the Japan Open title | iNFOnews.ca
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, plays a shot against United States’ Taylor Fritz during the men’s final match at the Tokyo ATP 500 tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum, in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Alcaraz pays back Fritz and takes the Japan Open title | iNFOnews.ca
United States’ Taylor Fritz plays a shot against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during the men’s final match at the Tokyo ATP 500 tennis tournament at Ariake Coliseum, in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

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