Carlos Alcaraz becomes first player since Pete Sampras to retain Japan Open

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What happened

Carlos Alcaraz marked his remarkable comeback by successfully defending his Japan Open title against Jiri Lehecka, winning 7-6(4), 6-4.

Key facts

  • Carlos Alcaraz marked his remarkable comeback by successfully defending his Japan Open title against Jiri Lehecka, winning 7-6(4), 6-4.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:52:06 UTC.

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  1. Japan holds first ‘competitive sleeping’ contest

  2. Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi

  3. Student protests: First images from demonstrations in Paris

  4. Carlos Alcaraz becomes first player since Pete Sampras to retain Japan Open

  5. Kenya records first Ebola case from Congo outbreak that has killed thousands

  6. Kenya confirms first Ebola case as virus ‘surges’ in DR Congo province

  7. Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

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