Carlos Alcaraz has arrived in Tokyo fresh from his participation in the Laver Cup, ready to headline the ATP 500 event as the top seed. The Spanish world number one has chosen to compete in Japan instead of Beijing this year, adding extra anticipation for fans eager to see him on Japanese courts.
A debut in Tokyo
This will be Alcaraz’s first appearance at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships. The tournament, running from 24 to 30 September, places him at the center of attention as the highest-ranked player in the draw. His presence has already generated excitement among local supporters, who are expected to fill the stands to watch him compete.
A challenging draw ahead
Alcaraz will open his campaign against Sebastian Baez, carrying a 2-0 head-to-head advantage into the match. If successful, he could face either Zizou Bergs or Alejandro Tabilo in the next round, with a potential quarter-final clash against Frances Tiafoe and a semi-final against Casper Ruud. The path to the final promises high-level battles against some of the tour’s most competitive players.
Momentum from recent success
The Spaniard arrives in Tokyo after a remarkable season that saw him reclaim the world number one ranking and capture another Grand Slam title at the US Open. His consistency has been a defining factor in 2025, with multiple titles and finals appearances that underline his dominance on the tour.
Fans’ anticipation
The buzz around Alcaraz’s debut in Tokyo reflects his growing global appeal. Supporters are eager to witness his explosive style of play and his ability to adapt to new stages. The ATP 500 event in Japan is set to be one of the highlights of the Asian swing, with Alcaraz at the heart of the action.
Alcaraz is in Tokyo! 🗣️🗣️🗣️@carlosalcaraz | @japanopentennis | #kinoshitajotennis pic.twitter.com/JQiCpAuvVc
— ATP Tour (@atptour) September 23, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Now the world no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 21st of September when he overcame world no.21 Francisco Cerundolo 6-2 6-1 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
Currently, during this year the Spaniard has a compiled 62-7 match record. Carlos clinched 7 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. The Spaniard was the finalist in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
