Carlos Alcaraz: Spaniard wins Japan Open in first final since coming back from injury lay-off for wrist injury
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Japan Open title by defeating Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. This victory marks his first tournament win since returning from a significant wrist injury.
Why it matters
The win signals a successful comeback for one of the sport's top young talents, confirming his physical recovery and competitive form.
Carlos Alcaraz has won his first final since coming back from a long injury lay-off for a right wrist injury with success at the Japan Open. <p>Alcaraz, who hadn't played a showpiece since getting beat by Jannik Sinner at the Monte-Carlo Masters in April successfully defended the title he won last year in Tokyo defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7-4) 6-4.</p><p>The Spaniard returned from injury in late August and made a run to the US Open quarter-finals, <a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/13583380/us-open-ben-shelton-beats-carlos-alcaraz-in-five-set-thriller-in-latest-ever-finish-to-us-open-match-at-3-33am"><strong>where he lost to Ben Shelton in a match that ended at 3:33am</strong></a>.</p><widget id="5"></widget><ul><li><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/ContentPromo" target="_blank"><strong>Download Sky Sports app for analysis, news and video</strong></a> 📺</li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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