World number one Carlos Alcaraz won his eighth title of a sensational season after beating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Tuesday. “First time in Tokyo, first title here, hopefully not the last one,” said the 22-year-old. “It’s been a pleasure to be able to play here in Tokyo in front of the Japanese fans,” said Alcaraz. The American won the Japan Open title in 2022. Both Alcaraz and Fritz are in the draw for the Shanghai Masters this week.