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Carlos Alcaraz retains Japan Open title in big step following injury layoff

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his crown at the Japan Open after defeating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets during Tuesday's championship match. The world number three overcame an early first-game deficit and rallied from a mini-break down in the tiebreak to secure his third trophy of the season.

This victory marks his twenty-seventh career title overall and comes following a four-and-a-half-month recovery period from a right wrist issue that required a protective sleeve upon his return.

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