Carlos Alcaraz battled past fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the Japan Open final in Tokyo. The defending champion dropped the first set after a stunning collapse, losing 16 straight points, but roared back to dominate the next two sets. Alcaraz, the world number three, is aiming for his first singles title since returning from a wrist injury.

He will face Jiri Lehecka in Tuesday's final at the Ariake Coliseum. The 23-year-old has shown resilience throughout the tournament, recovering from tricky first sets in earlier rounds. His comeback from injury has been impressive, with a quarterfinal run at the US Open and a strong Laver Cup showing.

A title in Tokyo would mark a significant milestone in his return to top form. The final promises to be a thrilling contest between two in-form players. Tennis analysts believe a victory here would signal his complete return to elite form ahead of the season finale.