Alcaraz survives set points to advance at Japan Open

Alcaraz faced a stern test early in the match when Arnaldi pushed him to four set points in the first set. The Spanish world number one, however, demonstrated his characteristic resilience to navigate the critical juncture and eventually claim the opener.

Having weathered the early storm, Alcaraz found his rhythm and moved through the remainder of the match with relative comfort, securing victory and a place in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo tournament.

The result underscores Alcaraz's ability to recover from challenging situations, a hallmark of his performances at the highest level of professional tennis. His progression in the Japan Open comes as part of his campaign to maintain his form in the lead-up to the season's remaining major competitions.

Arnaldi, competing as an unseeded player, showed glimpses of his capabilities but ultimately could not sustain the momentum that saw him create multiple opportunities in the opening set.