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Alcaraz into Japan semis as Gauff wins in China

Carlos Alcaraz marched into the semi-finals of the Japan Open with an imperious 6-2 6-4 victory over Brandon Nakashima in Tokyo.

The Spanish top seed fired 39 winners and never faced a break point as he brushed aside the American, dismissing any lingering concerns about an ankle injury he sustained in the opening round.

The world number one will face Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud in the semi-finals on Monday as he aims for an eighth ATP title of an astonishing season.

"I think I just played unbelievable today, I'm not going to lie," said Alcaraz.