Alcaraz wins Japan Open for first title since injury return
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Japan Open trophy after winning the final against Jiri Lehecka at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Tuesday. | REUTERS
Oct 7, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz said he “didn’t want to take anything for granted” after winning his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff in Tuesday’s Japan Open final.
The top seed and defending champion beat world No. 19 Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in Tokyo to lift his first trophy since the Qatar Open in February.
It was his second singles tournament since coming back from a wrist injury, following a run to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
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