The continuity of Alcaraz in the ATP Tokyo is at risk
Spanish did not train this Friday and raises all alarms ahead of their match against Zizou Bergs this Saturday.
A concerning news comes from ATP Tokyo 2025. Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz did not step onto the court to train for the round of 16 match in the Japanese tournament. The reason being the lingering discomfort from the ankle twist he suffered against Sebastián Báez in his debut.
Carlos Alcaraz easily won his first match in ATP Tokyo 2025. He defeated Báez 6-4 6-2, but during the first set, he experienced an ankle twist that required medical attention and a bulky bandage. Although he managed to finish the match without apparent issues, according to 'Marca', the player from Murcia decided to play it safe and not train on Friday.
- Will Alcaraz push through?
The looming question now is whether Alcaraz will decide to push through in this ATP 500 event in Tokyo. Jannik Sinner is in the run to finish as the year-end number one in 2025, and although it won't be easy, the Italian is the top favorite to win ATP Beijing and is likely to also perform at his best in the Shanghai Masters 1000. They are only 700 points apart in the rankings, a significant margin that could narrow if Alcaraz withdraws from upcoming tournaments.
On October 1st, the second-last Masters 1000 of the season kicks off, and everyone aims to be at their peak, leaving uncertainties about how Alcaraz will fare in this tournament.
- Tough opponents ahead
In the upcoming round at ATP Tokyo, Carlos Alcaraz will face Zizou Bergs, the current 45th-ranked player. The Belgian can pose a challenge if the player from Murcia isn't at full physical capacity due to Bergs' versatile and complete game. In the quarterfinals, a match against Brandon Nakashima or Marton Fucsovics awaits, and potentially Casper Ruud or Matteo Berrettini in the semifinals. For the final, Holger Rune and Taylor Fritz are the likely contenders, making the draw quite challenging. It remains to be seen how competing in the Japanese tournament will benefit Alcaraz, who, despite defending the title, has the chance to improve on his 2024 performance in Shanghai, where he was eliminated in the quarters by Tomas Machac 7-5 7-6.
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