Alcaraz fights back to beat Munar in Tokyo semi-final

One set down in Tokyo, Japan: Carlos Alcaraz beats Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 on Monday, 5 October, to reach his first final since April. The Spaniards meet in the semi-final of the hard-court ATP 500 tournament, where Alcaraz is defending his title.

Alcaraz leads the opening set 5-3, but Munar wins four games in a row. A double fault from Alcaraz hands Munar the set, 7-5.

Alcaraz responds by breaking Munar’s serve twice early in the second set. He loses his own first service game but takes the set 6-3, then wins the first five games of the decider on his way to a 6-1 finish. He will face the winner of the match between Jiri Lehecka and Valentin Vacherot in the final.

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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com