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Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jiri Lehecka to Defend Japan Open Title
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:45
Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jiri Lehecka to Defend Japan Open Title
- •Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 in the final to successfully defend his Japan Open Tennis Championships title in Tokyo.
- •The victory marks Alcaraz's first tour-level title since winning in Doha in February, following a lengthy absence due to a wrist injury.
- •Alcaraz's record in ATP 500 tournaments improved to an impressive 21-0 since 2025.
- •He joins tennis legends Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras as only the third player to successfully defend the Tokyo singles title.
- •Alcaraz admitted to battling negative thoughts during his injury layoff but praised his team for helping him return at 100 percent.
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 in the final to defend his Japan Open Tennis Championships title in Tokyo.
Alcaraz became only the third player in history to successfully defend the Tokyo title, joining tennis legends Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras.
Alcaraz missed action between April and late August due to a wrist injury, making his recent trophy win in only his second tournament back extra special.
