How many consecutive ATP semifinals has Carlos Alcaraz reached?

Alcaraz has reached his 9th consecutive ATP semifinal.

Which player did Daniil Medvedev defeat at the China Open?

Medvedev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain.

Who upset 3rd-seed Holger Rune at the Japan Open?

Unseeded American Jenson Brooksby defeated Holger Rune of Denmark.

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Alcaraz Extends Semifinal Streak, Medvedev Rebounds at China Open

29 Sep, 2025

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Carlos Alcaraz reaches 9th consecutive ATP semifinal
Daniil Medvedev defeats Davidovich Fokina at China Open
Unseeded Jenson Brooksby upsets No. 3 seed Holger Rune

Alcaraz Extends Semifinal Streak, Medvedev Rebounds at China Open

As of September 29th, 2025, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain has extended his impressive semifinal streak to nine consecutive ATP Tour events. Last weekend, Alcaraz cruised to a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Brandon Nakashima at the Japan Open, not facing a single break point throughout the match.

Elsewhere, former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev of Russia is making strides in his comeback after a frustrating season. At the China Open, the 8th-seeded Medvedev defeated Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 6-3, showcasing improved control with just 12 unforced errors. Medvedev will face a tough test in the quarterfinals against 2nd-seed Alexander Zverev of Germany.

In a surprising result at the Japan Open, unseeded American Jenson Brooksby upset 3rd-seed Holger Rune of Denmark 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals. Brooksby will face fellow American and 2nd-seed Taylor Fritz, who eliminated Sebastian Korda in three sets.

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