Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz beat No. 5 Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday for his eighth singles title this year.

Alcaraz’s 24th career singles title reversed a loss in two sets last week to Fritz at the Laver Cup team event.

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The Spaniard also improved his season record to a tour-best 67-7 as he stayed on course for the season-ending No. 1 ranking.

The final in Tokyo was a ninth straight for Alcaraz since March when he lost in the round of 64 at the Miami Masters. He is 7-2 in those finals, with one of those defeats coming at Wimbledon against Jannik Sinner .

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