atp 500
Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships
29 Sep To  06 Oct
Location Tokyo Japan
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Carlos Alcaraz says 2025 is his "best season so far without a doubt" after winning in Tokyo
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Carlos Alcaraz says 2025 is his "best season so far without a doubt" after winning in Tokyo

On his blisteringly consistent week in Japan, and what it shows about the fast-court upgrades he has made in his game since the spring.

By Steve Tignor Sep 30, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz avenges Laver Cup loss to Taylor Fritz, takes Tokyo title
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Carlos Alcaraz avenges Laver Cup loss to Taylor Fritz, takes Tokyo title

The top-ranked Alcaraz beat No. 5 Fritz, 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final for his eighth singles title this year.

By Associated Press Sep 30, 2025
The Rizzler effect? Taylor Fritz unbeaten after 9-year-old TikTok star tells him to “lock in”
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The Rizzler effect? Taylor Fritz unbeaten after 9-year-old TikTok star tells him to “lock in”

Girlfriend Morgan Riddle called it the “best money she’s ever spent” ahead of the American’s run to the Tokyo final.

By Stephanie Livaudais Sep 29, 2025
Iga Swiatek eases into Beijing fourth round, Carlos Alcaraz reaches Tokyo final
Beijing, China

Iga Swiatek eases into Beijing fourth round, Carlos Alcaraz reaches Tokyo final

The Wimbledon champion defeated Camila Osorio via retirement while Alcaraz rallied to beat Casper Ruud in three sets.

By Associated Press Sep 29, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz storms to 65th win of the year with quarterfinal victory over Nakashima in Tokyo
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Carlos Alcaraz storms to 65th win of the year with quarterfinal victory over Nakashima in Tokyo

No one else on the men's tour is even at 50 wins yet this season.

By John Berkok Sep 28, 2025
Jenson Brooksby defeats Holger Rune in Tokyo to improve to 9-1 in ATP quarterfinal matches
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Jenson Brooksby defeats Holger Rune in Tokyo to improve to 9-1 in ATP quarterfinal matches

And in the only loss in that record, he had match points.

By John Berkok Sep 28, 2025