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Japan Open – Alcaraz Moves Smoothly Into Quarters
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz looked sharp in Tokyo, cruising past Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-4, 6-3 in just 79 minutes. The Spaniard, who briefly rolled an ankle earlier in the week, credited his physio team for keeping him at peak condition. With the win, Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals and continues his bid for an eighth title of the 2025 season.
Next up for Alcaraz is American Brandon Nakashima, who eliminated Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 7-5, 6-3. Nakashima has been in fine form this fall, but he’ll face a daunting task against the reigning top seed.
Elsewhere in Tokyo, No. 3 seed Holger Rune advanced with a composed 6-4, 6-2 win over American Ethan Quinn, setting up a clash with Jenson Brooksby, who powered past Italy’s Luciano Darderi 7-6 (7), 6-1.
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China Open – Sinner Tested, de Minaur Survives
Top seed and World No. 2 Jannik Sinner survived a spirited battle from France’s Terence Atmane before sealing a 6-4, 5-7, 6-0 victory in Beijing. After dropping the second set on a late break, Sinner stormed back with a flawless decider, wrapping up the win in two hours and 22 minutes. The Italian has now collected 61 career hardcourt victories over players ranked outside the top 10.
Sinner moves on to face Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan, who ousted France’s Alexandre Muller 6-3, 7-6 (5).
No. 3 seed Alex de Minaur also booked his spot in the quarterfinals, battling through a tense three-setter against France’s Arthur Rinderknech 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (2). The win marked de Minaur’s 33rd hardcourt victory of 2025, further cementing his place as one of the most reliable performers on the surface.
