Published Oct 1, 2026, 7:08 AM ET · Updated a month ago · 1 source

Alcaraz overcomes teething trouble on tweaked serve to beat Michelsen in Tokyo

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Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off minor wobbles on his retooled serve to dismantle unseeded American Alex Michelsen 7-6(1) 4-6 6-1 and keep his Japan Open title defence on track while several leading players made first-round exits in Tokyo on Thursday.