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Carlos Alcaraz won the 2026 Japan Open men’s singles title in Tokyo by defeating Czech player Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, 7-6(4), 6-4. The victory allowed Alcaraz to successfully defend his Japan Open title and become a consecutive champion at the tournament. It was also his third title of the 2026 season and increased his career title tally to 27. Alcaraz entered the event as the top seed and defending champion. The triumph was particularly significant because he had recently returned from a four-and-a-half-month layoff caused by a wrist injury, marking an important step in his comeback to competitive tennis.