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Japan Open: Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Picks

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Sep 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz preview covers the Japan Open finals in Tokyo.
  • Alcaraz leads 3-1 in H2H games against Fritz.
  • Fritz was the champion of the Japan Open in 2022.

This will be the finals of the Japan Open in Tokyo, where Fritz already has one title, and would like to add another. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz wants to avenge the American for the recent loss at the Laver Cup.

How to Watch

  • When: Tuesday, September 30, 5 am ET
  • Where: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan
  • How to Watch: Tennis TV, Sky Sports

Fritz vs. Alcaraz Odds

PlayerOdds
Taylor Fritz+385
Carlos Alcaraz-600

Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz Preview

Fritz beat Zverev and Alcaraz at the Laver Cup, which boosted his morale ahead of Tokyo, where he posted 4 more triumphs. After besting Diallo in the opening round, he was better than Borges and Sebastian Korda,

The latest rival he faced was another compatriot, Jenson Brooksby, whom Fritz beat in straight sets, after 91 minutes of play. The No.5 in the ATP rankings had 13 aces without a single double fault, while his first serve was at 74%. Also, Fritz didn’t allow a single break, winning all 10 of his service games.

Carlos has lost just one match since the Wimbledon finals, and that was to Fritz at the Laver Cup, which is an exhibition tournament. Though, we are pretty sure he wants to get even. The sole set lost in Tokyo was against Casper Ruud in the semis.

Alcaraz’s previous rivals were Cerundolo, Baez, Bergs, and Brandon Nakashima, against whom he showed no mercy, dispatching each one in straight sets.

Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz Head to Head

Fritz won at the Laver Cup, but lost the previous three competitive events to Carlitos. One of them was in the Wimbledon semis this summer, 3-1.

Taylor Fritz vs. Carlos Alcaraz Predictions

Alcaraz is in one hell of a form right now, plus he’s very motivated to beat Fritz. Therefore, we pick his win in straight sets here. Fritz is good, but he can’t match Carlitos’ power and current level of play.

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