This is how Alcaraz's return to the ATP circuit will be in the Tokyo tournament

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After the exciting experience of the Laver Cup 2025, Carlos Alcaraz returns to the ATP tour, starting his journey in Asia. In past seasons, the Murcian player chose Beijing to kick off the season, even clinching the title last year after a stellar final against Jannik Sinner. This season, we won't witness a showdown between the world number one and two: while Jannik sticks to his schedule, the Murcian has opted for the ATP Tokyo 2025 to begin his campaign on a new continent.

Between September 24 and 30, we will experience all the excitement of top-level tennis at ATP Tokyo 2025, where Carlos Alcaraz is a strong contender for the title. It will also be the first event where he competes as the world number one after reclaiming the top spot, an extra motivation to start this part of the season that has left him with mixed feelings in the past. Despite having only four top-20 players, the Japanese tournament has always been a circuit classic, graced by some of the sport's greatest legends, and where Carlitos aims to make his mark for the first time.

- Schedule and Timings of ATP Tokyo 2025

We'll have to get used to unusual dates if we want to follow this tournament attentively. The expansion of the Shanghai Masters 1000 to a week and a half event has condensed the rest of the tour events like a sandwich, forcing both Beijing and Tokyo to start mid-week and conclude with the final on working days. Thus, the main draw action will commence on Wednesday, September 24 and conclude with the final on Tuesday, September 30: the title clash will start at 18:00 local time, i.e., at 11:00 Spanish schedule, with a 7-hour time difference. 

Therefore, each day will start around 04:00 in the morning (11:00 in Japan local time), and, initially, consist of three daytime matches and two nighttime matches, which will also begin around 11:00 Spanish time. Expect to rise early to enjoy Carlos' matches, although most should align with the prime time slot in the second session of the day. As an ATP 500 event without BYEs, with a 32-player draw, the Murcian will debut on Thursday and return to action on Saturday, proceeding thereafter, if advancing, to play without rest days (quarterfinals on Sunday, semifinals on Monday, and final on Tuesday).

- Draw, Main Rivals, and When Carlos Alcaraz Will Play in ATP Tokyo 2025

What seemed like an impressive lineup of stars has ended up being a solid but not as flashy lineup. The aftermath of the US Open 2025 and the demands of the season have taken a toll on the tournament in the Land of the Rising Sun, losing Ben Shelton, Jack Draper, or Jiri Lehecka to injuries: only four top-20 players will be part of the competition, all of them coming directly from the Laver Cup in San Francisco (Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Holger Rune, and Casper Ruud).

These are the main rivals for Carlos, who has had some luck with the draw, avoiding potential hidden dangers in the early rounds. He will debut against Argentinean Seba Báez, who has only won three matches since April; in the second round, he will face the winner of Zizou Bergs-Alejandro Tabilo, with the Chilean being a very dangerous opponent due to his current form (having just reached the final in Chengdu); the quarterfinals could bring Frances Tiafoe, who, despite historically troubling him, is in poor form, and names like Casper Ruud or Denis Shapovalov loom in the semifinals.

Alcaraz's Draw Projection:

R1: Seba Báez

R2: Bergs/Tabilo

Quarterfinals: Tiafoe/Nakashima/Thompson

Semifinals: Ruud/Shapovalov/Munar/Berrettini

Final: Fritz/Rune/Humbert/Machac

- Prize Money and Points for ATP Tokyo 2025 Ranking

The battle for the world number one spot is as intense as ever, and this tournament is crucial for Carlos Alcaraz: the Murcian will lose the 500 champion points from Beijing in 2024, so performing well here would ensure he maintains his current standings before facing a segment of the year where he has a lot to gain. Whatever happens, Sinner won't be able to overtake him this week, great news for Carlos, who could retain the top ranking spot for several weeks if he secures multiple victories.

R1: 17,365$ - 0 points

R2: 32,560$ - 50 points

Quarterfinals: 61,000$ - 100 points

Semifinals: 119,395$ - 200 points

Runner-up: 224,035$ - 330 points

Champion: 416,365$ - 500 points

- Where to Watch Carlos Alcaraz Live at ATP Tokyo 2025

You can watch the ATP 500 Tokyo 2025 matches featuring Carlos Alcaraz in Spain through Movistar+, either on one of its channels available to all subscribers, such as #Vamos or dial 7, or on one of the channels in its Movistar+ package, which requires an extra subscription. In Latin America, it will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, while the best option is the on-demand streaming provided by TennisTV, accessible in any country and from any device.

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