Incredible Alcaraz: 10 Finals in 2025, a First Since Nadal
In three thrilling sets (3-6, 6-3, 6-4), Carlos Alcaraz defeated a solid Casper Ruud to secure his spot in the final of the ATP 500 Tokyo tournament.
With this victory, Alcaraz becomes the first player since Rafael Nadal in 2017 to reach 10 finals in a single season. This statistic resonates as a strong signal and further cements the Spaniard's legendary status.
And that's not all: 66 wins this season (a personal record broken)—an impressive consistency at just 22 years old.
Facing a very focused and more aggressive Casper Ruud in the first set, Alcaraz managed to handle the rough patches and tighten his game during key moments. His ability to change pace, vary angles, and impose his physical intensity made the difference.
One match remains for the native of El Palmar to claim his first Tokyo tournament: against Taylor Fritz (the No. 2 seed) and the 2022 champion here.
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