Carlos Alcaraz battles injury scare to win in Japan, Jannik Sinner fires into RO16 at China Open

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open’s second round despite an ankle twist during his victory over Sebastian Baez. The US Open champion took a medical timeout, and his participation in the rest of the tournament remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner returned to action at the China Open, securing a dominant win against Marin Cilic.