Canada’s Shapovalov Retires From Japan Open Quarterfinal vs. Alcaraz Due to Injury
Carlos Alcaraz advanced after Shapovalov retired with an injury while trailing 7-6 (3), 2-1 in the quarterfinals.
- On Sunday in Tokyo, Canada's Denis Shapovalov retired from his Japan Open quarterfinal match against top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz due to a hip injury.
- Alcaraz held a 7-6 , 2-1 lead when Shapovalov was forced to withdraw following the physical setback in the second set.
- Shapovalov reached the quarterfinal after defeating Chile's Alejandro Tabilo in a hard-fought three-set victory during the previous round.
- Alcaraz advances to the semifinals, where he will face Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar in pursuit of the tournament title.
- The Japan Open continues in Tokyo with Alcaraz as the defending champion seeking another title, while Shapovalov's absence marks an early exit for the Canadian.
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The quarterfinals of the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo ended early due to an injury to one of the athletes.
Shapovalov's winner forced to give up, the Spaniard joined the semifinals of the tournament where he will face Munar.
Carlos Alcaraz is two steps away from defending the crown of Tokyo's ATP 500, semi-finalist although with a bittersweet feeling because although he won a first set quarrel against Denis Shapovalov in the 'tie break', the Canadian had to cave in to pressure and pain in the right hip area and retire earlier. Victory however for the Murtian, who will be measured with Jaume Munar, executioner of Kyrian Jacquet (6-4 and 6-2) for a position in the fin…
The Spanish tennis player had won the first set and sent for 2 games to 1 in the second
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Alcaraz 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.
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