Japan Open

Carlos Alcaraz is into the semi-finals of the Japan Open in Tokyo after a hard-fought run that included a tense win over Michelsen, which he described as a "salvajada" while admitting his level could be better. He will next face Spain's Jaume Munar, who beat Jacquet to set up an all-Spanish semi-final. Spanish tennis is also in the spotlight with Badosa playing in Beijing.

Carlos Alcaraz is through to the Japan Open quarter-finals in Tokyo after saving four set points against Matteo Arnaldi. Denis Shapovalov, who had beaten Alejandro Tabilo earlier in the tournament, retired from his quarter-final against Alcaraz due to injury. Elsewhere, Britain's Harriet Dart was knocked out of the China Open.

Carlos Alcaraz reached the ATP Tokyo semifinals after saving four set points against Matteo Arnaldi, while Jaume Munar advanced to set up an all-Spanish clash. Betting sites and sports outlets are publishing predictions and odds for the match, with Alcaraz favored to reach the final in Japan.

Google Japan has revealed a 3D-printable experimental keyboard, the Gboard conveyor-belt version, featuring four belts carrying 29 keys each that shift under a single hand, so the keys move to the fingers rather than the fingers moving across the keyboard. The design is aimed at making one-handed typing easier and can be built from open 3D-printable files. Commenters are calling it one of the company's strangest and most inventive hardware gadgets yet.

The men's Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo reach the semifinal stage on October 5, and viewers are looking for streaming options ahead of the matches. The New York Times' Athletic has published a guide detailing how to follow the semifinal action live, reflecting heightened interest as the tournament approaches its decisive rounds.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has urged his teammates not to discuss a possible third consecutive World Series championship, saying that saying it aloud puts unnecessary pressure on the team. His comments came after the Dodgers opened their series against the Atlanta Braves with a win and a loss, with Freddie Freeman calling that early inconsistency their biggest challenge. Japanese commentary has also focused on Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki chasing a historic three-peat.

Japan's parliament has opened a new session, putting the focus on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her economic program. The session is expected to test whether she can win support for her agenda, with markets, opposition parties and the public watching how she translates her economic promises into legislation.