Japan, Sept. 28 -- World number one Carlos Alcaraz marched into the semifinals of the ongoing Japan Open, equalling his career-best wins (65) record from 2023 on Sunday.

Alcarwz ran through Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4 to make it to the semifinals. Alcaraz has a chance to set a new personal best if he wins over Casper Ruud in the semifinal to be played on Monday.

The Spanish superstar is 4-1 against Ruud, but the latter won their last clash at the ATP Finals last year, in straight sets, as per Olympics.com.

Alcaraz can rewrite plenty of records with over two months still left in the season, having secured 65 wins and just seven losses this season and leading the tour with seven titles. On the hunt for his eighth title, the tour-leading s...