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Alcaraz beats Arnaldi to reach 3rd round at Japan Open

ESPN · Oct 3, 2026

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Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 (6), 6-1 on Saturday in a second-round match at the Japan Open, continuing his strong return to play after a four-month layoff due to a wrist injury.

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