Carlos Alcaraz has had slow starts in all three matches in Tokyo and has rarely done it easy against Jaume Munar. I am backing the first set to go over 10.5 games.
| Carlos Alcaraz | Jaume Munar | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Spain | Spain |
| Age | 23 (5 May 2003) | 29 (5 May 1997) |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) | 6’0" (1.83m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 3 | 64 |
| Career High | 1 (September 2022) | 33 (December 2025) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 26 | 0 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 2 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 | 0 |
| ATP Tokyo Best Result | Winner (2025) | Second Round (2022) |
HTH
Carlos Alcaraz is 3-1 against Jaume Munar, this to be their first clash on a hard court.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Queen's Club | Grass | R16 | Alcaraz | 6-4 6-7 7-5 |
| 2022 | Barcelona | Clay | R16 | Alcaraz | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2022 | Rio de Janeiro | Clay | R32 | Alcaraz | 2-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 2021 | Marbella | Clay | SF | Munar | 7-6 6-4 |
Alcaraz Unbeaten in Tokyo
Carlos Alcaraz spent four months recovering from a wrist injury and made his comeback at the US Open
The 23-year-old was looking good but couldn’t go the distance in the quarter-finals, going down in 5 sets to Ben Shelton. He played once at the Laver Cup, beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 4-6 (13-11).
The Spaniard was pushed by Alex Michelsen in the first round in Tokyo, getting through 7-6 4-6 6-1 after saving 8/13 break points. He overpowered Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 6-1 despite winning 25% of his 2nd serves.
Alcaraz was leading 7-6 2-1 when Denis Shapovalov retired. He had saved 1/4 break points in eight service games and extending his record to 8-0 at the tournament.
Munar Reaches First 2026 Semi-Final
Jaume Munar had reached three ATP Tour quarter-finals this year, dropping out of the Top 50 as a result. He lost to Arthur Rinderknech in the second round at the US Open.
The Spaniard was last seen at the Sevilla Challenger where he went out to World No.82 Facundo Diaz Acosta in the semi-finals.
The 29-year-old is enjoying the conditions in Tokyo where he came through the qualifiers. He upset Taylor Fritz 6-7 6-4 6-3 before demolishing Jaime Faria 6-1 6-1 in 63 minutes.
Munar kept it going in the quarter-finals, beating Kyrian Jacquet 6-4 6-2, winning 65% of his 2nd serves and saving all four break points.
How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar Live
- Event: 2026 Japan Open
- Round: Semi-Finals
- Date: Monday 5 October
The Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar match at the 2026 Japan Open is available to stream live for registered users on Stake.
Stake is our top-recommended platform for watching tennis live online. They offer high-definition, low-latency streams alongside competitive in-play betting odds so you can follow every point in real time.
Steps to Stream the Match Live:
- Create an Account: Visit Stake.com via our official link to open an account.
- Fund Your Account: Make a minimum deposit using your preferred payment method.
- Locate the Match: Go to the Tennis tab under Live Events and select Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar.
- Start Streaming: Click the Live Stream icon on the match screen to open the video feed.*
*Geo-restrictions apply. Users must be 18+ and hold a funded account to view live streams. Please gamble responsibly.