ATP 500 in Tokyo: Alcaraz to make his debut against Baez, Humbert will face Brooksby

le 22/09/2025 à 07h59

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The ATP 500 in Tokyo, taking place from September 24 to 30, has just revealed its draw. The defending champion, Arthur Fils, still injured, will not be present to defend his points.

The two main seeds are Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz. The Spaniard will begin against Sebastian Baez, while the American will face Gabriel Diallo.

Fritz might meet Ugo Humbert in the semifinals. The Frenchman, who has a final to defend in the Japanese capital, will play his first round against Jenson Brooksby.

The complete draw can be found below.

Alcaraz Carlos

1e, 12050 points

Fritz Taylor

6e, 4135 points

Rune Holger

15e, 2590 points

Ruud Casper

12e, 2835 points

Humbert Ugo

37e, 1380 points

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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