Alcaraz reaches Japan Open final after comeback win

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz reached the Japan Open final with a stunning comeback win over compatriot Jaume Munar in the semifinals.

Alcaraz lost the opening set 5-7 but bounced back to win the next two sets 6-3, 6-1 and secure his place in the final.

Munar put up a strong fight in the first set, edging Alcaraz in a closely contested battle. But Alcaraz quickly regained control in the second set before dominating the decider.

Alcaraz will face the winner of the other semifinal between Jiri Lehecka and Valentin Vacherot in the final.

-AJM