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Confused Carlos Alcaraz admits what he’s been struggling with all week in Tokyo despite reaching the final

Carlos Alcaraz fought his way past Jaume Munar to advance to a second consecutive final at the Japan Open, overcoming a bizarre opening set where he dropped 17 out of 20 points after securing an initial break. Speaking with Sky Sports after the match, the reigning champion expressed bewilderment at his sudden collapse in the first frame before adjusting his tactics to play more aggressively and secure the victory in straight sets.

Alcaraz will now contest the tournament final tomorrow before traveling to China for the upcoming Shanghai Masters draw.

The victory highlights an impressive 2026 campaign for the seven-time Grand Slam winner, who has battled through a five-month injury layoff since April and returned to competition in September. Despite missing a significant portion of the season, Alcaraz has reached four quarter-finals and already claimed titles at the Australian Open and Doha, putting him in position to capture his third trophy of the year.

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