Carlos Alcaraz and Jaume Munar Set for Semi-final at Japan Open Tennis Championships

Carlos Alcaraz and Jaume Munar will compete in the semi-final of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships on October 5, 2026. Both players hail from Spain and will face off on hard courts.

Alcaraz, currently the top seed, leads their head-to-head record 3-0 since 2022. His recent performance includes victories in the quarter-finals against Denis Shapovalov (6-2, 7-6) and the round of 16 against Matteo Arnaldi (7-6, 6-1). Before these matches, he also triumphed over Alex Michelsen and Ben Shelton at the US Open, securing his spot as a formidable competitor.

Munar, who has also shown strong form, reached the semi-final after defeating Kyrian Jacquet (6-4, 6-2) in the quarter-finals. His successful streak includes wins against Jaime Faria and Taylor Fritz in earlier rounds of the tournament. With both players in excellent shape, the upcoming match promises to be an exciting encounter.