Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar Betting Tips & Live Stream - Slow Starts to Continue for Alcaraz at ATP Tokyo
Carlos Alcaraz, unbeaten in Tokyo, faces fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar in the 2026 Japan Open semi-finals. Alcaraz has struggled in the early stages of matches, frequently being pushed to long first sets, and is 3-1 against Munar in their previous encounters. Munar enters with strong form from the qualifiers and recent upsets. The key recommendation is to expect a drawn-out opening set, potentially going over 10.5 or even 12.5 games, reflecting the competitive nature of their matchups. Live streaming is available via Stake for registered users.
- Alcaraz has seen a first set tie break in all 3 matches in Tokyo
- Munar’s serve has been broken twice in the main draw
- I am turning to the first set games market at the Japan Open
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Carlos Alcaraz has had slow starts in all three matches in Tokyo and has rarely done it easy against Jaume Munar. I am backing the first set to go over 10.5 games.
| Carlos Alcaraz | Jaume Munar | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Spain | Spain |
| Age | 23 (5 May 2003) | 29 (5 May 1997) |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) | 6’0" (1.83m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 3 | 64 |
| Career High | 1 (September 2022) | 33 (December 2025) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 26 | 0 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 2 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 | 0 |
| ATP Tokyo Best Result | Winner (2025) | Second Round (2022) |
HTH
Carlos Alcaraz is 3-1 against Jaume Munar, this to be their first clash on a hard court.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Queen's Club | Grass | R16 | Alcaraz | 6-4 6-7 7-5 |
| 2022 | Barcelona | Clay | R16 | Alcaraz | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2022 | Rio de Janeiro | Clay | R32 | Alcaraz | 2-6 6-2 6-1 |
| 2021 | Marbella | Clay | SF | Munar | 7-6 6-4 |
Alcaraz Unbeaten in Tokyo
Carlos Alcaraz spent four months recovering from a wrist injury and made his comeback at the US Open
The 23-year-old was looking good but couldn’t go the distance in the quarter-finals, going down in 5 sets to Ben Shelton. He played once at the Laver Cup, beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 4-6 (13-11).
The Spaniard was pushed by Alex Michelsen in the first round in Tokyo, getting through 7-6 4-6 6-1 after saving 8/13 break points. He overpowered Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 6-1 despite winning 25% of his 2nd serves.
Alcaraz was leading 7-6 2-1 when Denis Shapovalov retired. He had saved 1/4 break points in eight service games and extending his record to 8-0 at the tournament.
Munar Reaches First 2026 Semi-Final
Jaume Munar had reached three ATP Tour quarter-finals this year, dropping out of the Top 50 as a result. He lost to Arthur Rinderknech in the second round at the US Open.
The Spaniard was last seen at the Sevilla Challenger where he went out to World No.82 Facundo Diaz Acosta in the semi-finals.
The 29-year-old is enjoying the conditions in Tokyo where he came through the qualifiers. He upset Taylor Fritz 6-7 6-4 6-3 before demolishing Jaime Faria 6-1 6-1 in 63 minutes.
Munar kept it going in the quarter-finals, beating Kyrian Jacquet 6-4 6-2, winning 65% of his 2nd serves and saving all four break points.
How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar Live
- Event: 2026 Japan Open
- Round: Semi-Finals
- Date: Monday 5 October
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Verdict
Carlos Alcaraz has won 7-6 in the first set in all three matches in Tokyo. I am sticking to the trend ans expecting a long first set against Jaume Munar.
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