Video - Drop Shot, Lob, and Tweener: The Final Between Alcaraz and Fritz in Tokyo Starts Off with a Bang

le 30/09/2025 à 10h49

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The ATP 500 final in Tokyo didn't take long to ignite the spectators at the Colosseum.

Carlos Alcaraz, in his first appearance at the Japanese tournament, is facing off against the 2022 champion, Taylor Fritz. And to say the least, the two players wasted no time in treating tennis fans to a spectacular point.

At 1-1 (30-15, on Fritz's serve) in the first set, the world number one, true to form, showcased his ability to mix up his shots, forcing his opponent to come to the net with a beautiful drop shot.

What followed? A lob, followed by a tweener, a backhand volley, and finally an (almost) exceptional shot that could have been the best point of the tournament.

The video can be seen below.

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6e, 4135 points

1e, 12050 points

Alcaraz C • 1

Fritz T • 2

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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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