The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships kicks off in Tokyo with Round 1 of the ATP Men's Singles. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain faces off against Alex Michelsen from the USA on the Colosseum court, setting the stage for two players vying for early dominance in the tournament's main draw. The contest begins at 3:00 AM EDT on Thursday, October 1st, with the Colosseum in Tokyo as the venue. As the first round of the Main Draw unfolds, Alcaraz and Michelsen step onto the court ready to shape the tournament's early narrative.
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Alex Michelsen vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships Round 1 Preview
Men's Singles
Thu, October 1st at 3:00 AM EDT
Tokyo, Japan
Matchup
Alex Michelsen vs. Carlos Alcaraz
Tournament
Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships
Draw / Round
Men's Singles | Round 1
Start
Thu, October 1st at 3:00 AM EDT
Venue / Court
Tokyo, Japan | Colosseum
Coverage
TBD
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Carlos Alcaraz
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Matchup
Alex Michelsen vs Carlos Alcaraz
Start
2026-10-01 03:40:00
Status
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