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Carlos Alcaraz had been out of competition since late August due to a right wrist injury suffered at the US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz defended the title of the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo, the first he has participated in since returning after his absence due to the right wrist injury suffered at the end of August at the US Open. In the Japanese capital he had already won in 2025.
The Spaniard, currently world number 3, defeated the Czech Jiri Lehecka (no. 19) in the final with a score of 7-6 (7/4), 6-4. Alcaraz's last title dates back to the ATP 500 in Doha, in mid-February. In Tokyo he played his first final since last April, when he lost to Jannik Sinner at the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo.

Coni president Giovanni Malagò has been appointed commissioner of the Football Federation (FIGC) by the Coni executive council. The decision, taken unanimously, acts as a mediation between opposing sides awaiting ratification by the National Council.

The CONI Executive Board voted unanimously to place the Football Federation under commissionership. The current president Giovanni Malagò has been appointed commissioner. The measure now awaits ratification by the National Council.

Analysis of the rules of the CONI and FIGC Statute regarding the commissionership of sports federations, the electoral procedures for the renewal of the governing bodies and the management of ordinary administration during the transition phase.
The CONI council, made up of 17 members, is preparing to decide on the possible administration of the FIGC. Amid uncertainties about conflicts of interest and the vote, the Lega Serie A expresses full support for Giovanni Malagò against the commissioner.

On medical advice, Jannik Sinner will undergo treatment for knee inflammation, ending his 2026 season early to better prepare for 2027.

Italy wins 3-1 against Turkey in Bologna in the Nations League, thanks to goals from Scamacca, Calafiori and Pio Esposito. First home success for Roberto Mancini, who changes nine elevenths compared to the match against France. Turkey remains with zero points, while Italy rises to second place in the group.