World number one Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season after beating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/30/tennis/alcaraz-eighth-title-win/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #carlosalcaraz #taylorfritz #japanopen
With Kei Nishikori’s career winding down, Shintaro Mochizuki is one of several talented young players aiming to take over the mantle as Japan’s top male tennis player. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/26/tennis/mochizuki-next-kei-nishikori/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #japanopen #shintaromochizuki #keinishikori
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is worried about his fitness at the Japan Open after injuring his ankle in a 6-4, 6-2 opening win over Argentina's Sebastian Baez on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/09/26/tennis/alcaraz-ankle-injury-japan-open/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #carlosalcaraz #japanopen #taylorfritz
China's former badminton world No. 1 Shi Yuqi won the Japan Open title on Sunday, beating French defending champion Alex Lanier 21-17, 21-15 in the final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/20/more-sports/shi-wins-japan-open/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #japanopen #shiyuqi #alexlanier