Alcaraz Advances to Tokyo Semifinals After Shapovalov Injury
The world number 3 advanced after winning the first-set tiebreak and will face Jaume Munar in the semifinals.
- On Sunday, Canada's Denis Shapovalov retired from his Japan Open quarterfinal match in Tokyo against Carlos Alcaraz due to a hip injury, with Alcaraz leading 7-6, 2-1.
- Shapovalov entered the quarterfinal after defeating Chile's Alejandro Tabilo in three sets at the Ariake Tennis Forest Park.
- During the second set's first game, Shapovalov appeared to pull his hip while returning a forehand, prompting a medical timeout after converting three of four break-point chances.
- Advancing to the semifinals, Alcaraz is scheduled to face Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar as the defending champion aims to maintain tournament momentum.
- As the Japan Open progresses in Tokyo, Alcaraz's semifinal against Munar represents a critical test for the defending champion's title bid.
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“Frustrating For Me”- Carlos Alcaraz Sounds Warning Over His Level Despite Tokyo Open Success
Though Carlos Alcaraz marched his way into the Japan Open’s semifinals, his performance was anything but convincing. His opponent, Denis Shapovalov, retired mid-match while trailing 7-6, 2-1 after he pulled his hip while reaching out for a forehand. Though Alcaraz was happy with the win, he wasn’t satisfied with his performance at all. “It was […]
The tournament favourite led 7-6 (4) and 2-1 when the Ontarian withdrew due to a hip injury.
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