Carlos Alcaraz advances to Japan Open semifinals after Shapovalov retires
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz reached the semifinals of the Japan Open following Denis Shapovalov's retirement in their quarter-final match. After winning the first set in a tiebreak, Alcaraz led 2-1 in the second set when Shapovalov sustained an injury. Despite struggling with his serve, Alcaraz managed to secure the win before Shapovalov retired, unable to continue after an off-court medical timeout. Alcaraz expressed concern for Shapovalov's health while noting that he continues to work on his own game since returning from injury. Alcaraz aims to improve further heading into the semifinals.
- •Alcaraz won the first set tiebreak; Shapovalov retired in the second set.
- •Shapovalov was performing well before the injury.
- •Alcaraz expressed concern for Shapovalov post-match.
- •Alcaraz continues to work on his serve after returning from injury.
- •Next, Alcaraz will face Munar in the semifinals.
- 6:21 AMYahoo Sports — Alcaraz advances to Tokyo semifinals after Shapovalov injury
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz sends heartfelt message to Denis Shapovalov after he retires from their Japan Open quarter-final match
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Denis Shapovalov retires, Carlos Alcaraz advances to Japan Open semifinals
"TOKYO (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semifinals of the Japan Open on Sunday, continuing his strong return from a four-month wrist injury layoff.Alcaraz moved into the final four after his opponent Denis Shapovalov was forced to retire due to a hip injury during their quarterfinal match.
"Carlos Alcaraz is back in the Japan Open semi-finals, having beaten Denis Shapovalov earlier today. However, it was far from straightforward yet again for the...
"Denis Shapovalov was playing a high level of tennis against Carlos Alcaraz before suffering the injury that forced him to retire at the Japan Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 6:21 AMAlcaraz advances to Tokyo semifinals after Shapovalov injury
TOKYO (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semifinals of the Japan Open on Sunday, continuing his strong return from a four-month wrist injury layoff.Alcaraz moved into the final four after his opponent Denis Shapovalov was forced to retire due to a hip injury during their quarterfinal match.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 6:00 AMCarlos Alcaraz sends heartfelt message to Denis Shapovalov after he retires from their Japan Open quarter-final match
Carlos Alcaraz is back in the Japan Open semi-finals, having beaten Denis Shapovalov earlier today. However, it was far from straightforward yet again for the...
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 5:48 AMDenis Shapovalov retires, Carlos Alcaraz advances to Japan Open semifinals
Denis Shapovalov was playing a high level of tennis against Carlos Alcaraz before suffering the injury that forced him to retire at the Japan Open.
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