Carlos Alcaraz is expected to defend his title in Tokyo and Matteo Arnaldi has little chance of stopping him here. I am backing Carlos Alcaraz to get this one done in quick time.
| Name | Carlos Alcaraz | Matteo Arnaldi |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Spain | Italy |
| Age | 23 (5 May 2003) | 25 (22 February 2001) |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 3 | 37 |
| Career High | 1 (September 2022) | 30 (August 2024) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 26 | 0 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 2 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 | 0 |
| ATP Tokyo Best Result | Winner (2025) | First Round (2024) |
HTH
Carlos Alcaraz is 2-0 against Matteo Arnaldi, the last meeting coming in 2024.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Indian Wells | Hard | R64 | Alcaraz | 6-7 6-0 6-1 |
| 2023 | US Open | Hard | R16 | Alcaraz | 6-3 6-3 6-4 |
Alcaraz Unbeaten in Tokyo.
Carlos Alcaraz recently spent four months recovering from a wrist injury, forcing him missing the French Open and Wimbledon as a result.
The Spaniard returned at the US Open, losing one set on his way to the quarter-finals where he went down in 5 sets to Ben Shelton.
The 23-year-old played once at the Laver Cup, beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 4-6 (13-11).
Alcaraz was pushed by Alex Michelsen in the first round in Tokyo, coming through 7-6 4-6 6-1 after winning 56% of his 2nd serves and saving 8/13 break points. He is now 6-0 at the event.
Arnaldi in Poor Form
Matteo Arnaldi dropped out of the Top 100 before going on a great run at the French Open. He won an epic match against Frances Tiafoe on his way to the semi-finals where he withdrew due to exhaustion.
The Italian lost seven of his previous nine matches before coming to Tokyo, beaten by players outside the Top 50 in three consecutive matches.
The 25-year-old came back to beat Rei Sakamoto 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the first round, saving 2/4 break points.
How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Arnaldi Live
- Event: 2026 Japan Open
- Round: Second Round
- Date: Saturday 3 October
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