"This is probably the best moment of my career," says Alcaraz in top form

Currently, everything is going Carlos Alcaraz's way. The Spaniard has reclaimed his position as world number one following his US Open title and is currently competing in Tokyo, where he has delivered very strong performances so far, despite an ankle scare.

In a press conference after his victory against Brandon Nakashima, Alcaraz expressed his state of mind: "This is probably the best moment of my career. I feel really good on the court; in every match, I feel like I can do anything.

I'm approaching the end of the season with great confidence, and matches like this, at this level, help me maintain this high standard. I simply try to set goals before matches and tournaments and strive to achieve them.

I think it really helps me play great tennis and stay focused during matches."

He will face Casper Ruud this Monday for a spot in the final.