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Carlos Alcaraz Reaches Semifinals at Japan Open After Shapovalov Retires
Carlos Alcaraz moved forward to the semifinals of the Japan Open in Tokyo after Denis Shapovalov retired due to injury.
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]
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- [1] Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis after Shapovalov injury | AFP
- [2] Tournaments | ATP Tour | Tennis
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