Carlos Alcaraz Defends Tokyo Title, Beating Lehecka 7-6, 6-4 at the Japan Open
The Final
Carlos Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 in the final of the Japan Open, an ATP 500 event in Tokyo, on 6 October 2026.
A Rare Feat
He became the first player to successfully defend the Tokyo title since Pete Sampras in 1994.
Milestones
It was Alcaraz’s third title of the 2026 season and the 27th singles title of his career.
A Comeback Season
Alcaraz had missed the period between the Barcelona event in April and the US Open in late August with a wrist injury, which made this win a notable return to winning form.
Sourced from ATP Tour and Olympics.com reports on the 2026 Japan Open, 6 October 2026.
