Carlos Alcaraz is set to compete in Tokyo for the first time, entering the Japan Open as the number one seed in the ATP 500 event. The world number one chose to play in Tokyo instead of Beijing this year, marking a new chapter in his career as he continues his push during the Asian swing of the season.
Excitement for Japan and the tournament
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Alcaraz shared his enthusiasm for the experience: “I’m really excited to go to Japan for the first time. Japanese people are very kind, and I have the image that Japan is a very safe country. I want to see Japan and the city of Tokyo as well. I’ve also heard great things about the tournament.”
Tournament outlook
The draw places Alcaraz against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez in the opening round, a player he has already beaten twice in previous encounters. Should he progress, he could face either Alejandro Tabilo or Zizou Bergs in the second round, with a potential quarter-final against Frances Tiafoe.
In the later stages, possible opponents include Casper Ruud or Denis Shapovalov in the semi-finals, while a final clash could see him meet Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune, Tomas Machac, or Ugo Humbert.
A key moment in the season
Alcaraz arrives in Tokyo after competing at the Laver Cup and winning the US Open earlier in the season. With strong competition and high expectations, his debut in Japan will be closely followed as he looks to add another title to his growing collection.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Now ranked no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 21st of September when he defeated world no.21 Francisco Cerundolo 6-2 6-1 in the round robin in the Laver Cup (draw).
This year Carlos owns a 62-7 match record. Alcaraz conquered 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.