Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in the semifinals of the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo on Sunday after Denis Shapovalov was forced to retire during their quarter-final match. At the time of retirement, Alcaraz was leading with a score of 7-6(3), 2-1, as confirmed by multiple reports citing Shapovalov's injury. According to AFP, Shapovalov was described as ailing, while AP specified that he retired due to a hip injury. [1]
The Japan Open, part of the ATP event calendar, is ongoing in Tokyo from September 30 to October 6, 2026, aligning with the reported date of the quarter-final match. There are no conflicting reports about the event location or any developments after Alcaraz's advancement to the semifinals. [2]
Sources
- [1] Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis after Shapovalov injury | AFP
- [2] Tournaments | ATP Tour | Tennis
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