ATP500 Japan Open 2025

[Spielgame]

play suspended, why don't they just close the roof permanently everywhere

 

[Spielgame]

Lol one of the ballboys is dancing to the music while standing in line formation to dry the baseline

 

[Spielgame]

Alcaraz was limping? He shouldn't have played Laver Cup. Laver Cup is poisoning and overdosing top players with Champagne. It's a cunning tactic employed by Federer to keep his number 3 goat position so that Alcaraz and other top players don't pass his records.

 

[Spielgame]

223 kph serve by Medjedovic wow

 

[Spielgame]

Sleeveless doesn't look good on Rune

 

[Spielgame]

1 drop shot too many from Hamad

 

[Spielgame]

Awesome long rally. Hamad controlling the point with his forehand cross courts and then finished it with fh dtl.

 

[Spielgame]

Medjedovic is having a verbal diarrhoea during sit down before 2nd set.

 

[NickShot]

Hamad is pissed at Holger?

 

[Spielgame]

Hamad saying something like "when hit the frame, say sorry" "I'm saying sorry enough", lol he couldn't stop talking... he got so bitter after losing the first set in tie break.

These next gen players lol they are so weak. Demanding apologies from their opponent. Sabalenka, Ostapenko, and now Hamad.


LOL Rune then yelled C'MAAAAAAWN LET'S GO when he won the first point of the 2nd set.

This is comedy. Entertainment.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Vamos!

 

[Rattie]

Alcaraz was limping? He shouldn't have played Laver Cup. Laver Cup is poisoning and overdosing top players with Champagne. It's a cunning tactic employed by Federer to keep his number 3 goat position so that Alcaraz and other top players don't pass his records.

He injured his ankle and had to have it taped. Was still feeling it, at least when play was suspended because of rain at 5-4 up in the first set. Nothing to do with LC

 

[JJGUY]

Hamad saying something like "when hit the frame, say sorry" "I'm saying sorry enough", lol he couldn't stop talking... he got so bitter after losing the first set in tie break.

These next gen players lol they are so weak. Demanding apologies from their opponent. Sabalenka, Ostapenko, and now Hamad.


LOL Rune then yelled C'MAAAAAAWN LET'S GO when he won the first point of the 2nd set.

This is comedy. Entertainment.

Rune now leads 5:0 in the second set the bakery is coming!

 

[Spielgame]

Hamad is having a complete meltdown internally. Down 0-5 in a blink of an eye.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Moving on! The haters hoped Carlos was out.

Keep dreaming

 

[Spielgame]

Good handshake by Hamad lol, he said "Good Luck".

 

[Spielgame]

2nd set looked like a tank work from Hamad.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Carlos was "scared" at first. He didn't think he could continue. But the warrior came out.

We will see how he feels tomorrow. Should be fine.

Vamos!

 

[CarlitosWay]

 

[Kralingen]

Ferrero overplaying Alcaraz. Smh. Of course he’s hurt

Congrats on the YE #1, Sinner.

 

[tele]

Who’s this Mochizuki kid? Firing winners all over the place. Ruud now a set and a break down, having just lost his serve to love.

He knocked out Fritz and Popyrin at the Japan Open 2 years ago.

 

[Rattie]

He knocked out Fritz and Popyrin at the Japan Open 2 years ago.

Not so good this year. Form disappeared after the first set and Ruud comfortably dished out two breadsticks.

 

[tele]

Not so good this year. Form disappeared after the first set and Ruud comfortably dished out two breadsticks.

i guess lightning doesn't strike twice, but it would have been fun to see him make it a few rounds in again

 

[Move]

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[smoledman]

Fritz needs to stop ****ing around.

 

[ALCARAZWON]

Ferrero overplaying Alcaraz. Smh. Of course he’s hurt

Congrats on the YE #1, Sinner.

Thank God we'll never have to hear the words "Sinner year-end-#1" ever again
Sinner isn't good enough to beat Alcaraz on hardcourts anymore... and no little ankle pain will change that.

 

[robyrolfo]

i guess lightning doesn't strike twice, but it would have been fun to see him make it a few rounds in again

Looks like the Sho guy is taking over for him this year.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Fritz barely advanced. I really see no one challenging Carlos for the title.

 

[Rattie]

 

[Spielgame]

Awesome short bh slice cross court by Vukic

 

[Spielgame]

LOL poor Daniel can't do anything right, smashed his racquet on the floor. Vukic overpowering and outplaying Altmaier.

 

[Spielgame]

Federer overplaying Alcaraz. Smh. Of course he’s hurt

Congrats on the YE #1, Sinner.

FTFY

 

[Spielgame]

Carlitos said "ankler" for the word ankle.

 

[Rattie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1971497343724974114

Not worth risking it for a 500

 

[Spielgame]

Awesome drop volley from Ruud

 

[Spielgame]

Berrettini stalling by asking ball boy to wipe the sweat off the court


LOL the stalling tactic didn't help. Ruud with FH dtl passing shot winner.

 

[Spielgame]

Ruud got the first set in tie break. Berrettini's movement is not good.

 

[Spielgame]

Berrettini's backhand is no good.

 

[Spielgame]

wow awesome fh cc passing shot winner by Ruud to beat Berrettini.

 

[ALCARAZWON]

Not worth risking it for a 500

I agree, Alcaraz won't even lose the #1 ranking if he withdraws from Tokyo and if Sinner wins Beijing, so nothing to lose by withdrawing, and being fresh for Shanghai.
But i've no insight into the extent of this injury and whether its nothing or something, as a lot of players carry niggling ankle pain and strap their ankles accordingly, as Alcaraz has done already in the past and remained unaffected.

 

[tele]

I agree, Alcaraz won't even lose the #1 ranking if he withdraws from Tokyo and if Sinner wins Beijing, so nothing to lose by withdrawing, and being fresh for Shanghai.
But i've no insight into the extent of this injury and whether its nothing or something, as a lot of players carry niggling ankle pain and strap their ankles accordingly, as Alcaraz has done already in the past and remained unaffected.

are appearance fees affected by withdrawals?

 

[Rattie]

I agree, Alcaraz won't even lose the #1 ranking if he withdraws from Tokyo and if Sinner wins Beijing, so nothing to lose by withdrawing, and being fresh for Shanghai.
But i've no insight into the extent of this injury and whether its nothing or something, as a lot of players carry niggling ankle pain and strap their ankles accordingly, as Alcaraz has done already in the past and remained unaffected.

Unless he feels 100% I doubt he will play.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Unless he feels 100% I doubt he will play.

This whole this tournament means nothing narrative is complete bunk. Carlos will do everything in his power to play.

I would be very surprised if he doesn't play.

 

[ALCARAZWON]

This whole this tournament means nothing narrative is complete bunk. Carlos will do everything in his power to play.

I would be very surprised if he doesn't play.

But its very hard for Sinner to win the year-end-#1, unless Alcaraz gets so injured that he can't participate in Shanghai and ATP Finals.
So to finish year-end-#1, Alcaraz doesn't need Tokyo at all.
He may not withdraw though, because he's had ankle problems before and not withdrawn, and they don't even seem to slow him down...

are appearance fees affected by withdrawals?

It seems to depend on the tournament director, so different for each event.

 

[Rattie]

are appearance fees affected by withdrawals?

Probably not in this case.

• If a player withdraws before the event begins, most contracts stipulate that the appearance fee is reduced or forfeited (sometimes with medical exceptions).
• If a player shows up and plays a match but retires due to injury, the appearance fee is usually still honored, since they fulfilled the obligation of competing.
• Some contracts have minimum participation clauses (e.g., the player must play at least one full match, or appear in promotional events). If they withdraw during the first match, it could trigger a partial reduction.
• Tournaments also sometimes take out insurance against star players withdrawing, so the financial risk is shared.

In practice:

• If a top player turns up, plays, and then retires early due to injury, they usually keep the appearance fee.
• If they withdraw before stepping on court, they often lose all or part of it.

 

[CarlitosWay]

But its very hard for Sinner to win the year-end-#1, unless Alcaraz gets so injured that he can't participate in Shanghai and ATP Finals.
So to finish year-end-#1, Alcaraz doesn't need Tokyo at all.
He may not withdraw though, because he's had ankle problems before and not withdrawn, and they don't even seem to slow him down...

Carlos is always striving to be, and or stay #1, but while he is competing in a tournament he isn't thinking about it. He is doing everything in his power to win the next match. If there is no serious injury, & if he is medically cleared by doctors, he will play. The end.

 

[lurker2025]

Carlos is always striving to be, and or stay #1, but while he is competing in a tournament he isn't thinking about it. He is doing everything in his power to win the next match. If there is no serious injury, and he is medically cleared by doctors, he will play. The end.

Do you know if Alcaraz has decided that he will play? Is it certain that he will play or is he considering his decision?

 

[CarlitosWay]

Do you know if Alcaraz has decided that he will play? Is it certain that he will play or is he considering his decision?

This is a rest day. As I said above, if there is no serious injury, and he is cleared to play by doctors, he will play. The end.

 

[ALCARAZWON]

Carlos is always striving to be, and or stay #1, but while he is competing in a tournament he isn't thinking about it. He is doing everything in his power to win the next match. If there is no serious injury, & if he is medically cleared by doctors, he will play. The end.

Nobody has a clue what Carlos is thinking during a tournament. All you know is what Carlos tells the media...
Yes everybody knows Carlos is trying to play, otherwise he'd have withdrawn already. Yes Carlos will withdraw if he's not cleared to play.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Nobody has a clue what Carlos is thinking during a tournament. All you know is what Carlos tells the media...
Yes everybody knows Carlos is trying to play, otherwise he'd have withdrawn already. Yes Carlos will withdraw if he's not cleared to play.

You think you know me or what I know? Keep thinking that little one.

Too funny!