Alcaraz defeats Michelsen in three sets at Japan Open
Most outlets highlighted Alcaraz's comeback win and the competitive nature of the match, with 24 News HD focusing on the set-by-set result and The Nation emphasizing the "thriller" aspect and Alcaraz's struggles with his serve. Both used similar phrasing to describe the scoreline but differed slightly in framing the match's intensity.
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Alcaraz fights back to beat Michelsen in Tokyo thriller
TOKYO - Carlos Alcaraz overcame early struggles with his retooled serve to defeat American Alex Michelsen 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1 on Thursday and keep his Japan Open title defence alive.
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Alcaraz begins Japan Open defence with win over Michelsen
Carlos Alcaraz began his defence of the Japan Open title with a battling 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-1 win over Alex Michelsen in Tokyo on Thursday.
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