Alcaraz Advances to Tokyo Semifinals After Shapovalov Injury
Shapovalov retired after a hip injury, and Alcaraz will face Jaume Munar in the semifinals.
- On Monday, top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open final in Tokyo, rallying after dropping the first set to defeat fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1.
- This victory marks a key milestone for the 23-year-old Spaniard, who is competing in only his third tournament since returning from a 4 1/2-month right wrist injury sustained after winning the Australian Open.
- During the semifinal, Alcaraz lost 16 consecutive points spanning the first and second sets before rallying with aggressive shot-making and precise forehands to regain control of the match.
- In Tuesday's championship final, the world number three will face Czech world number 23 Jiri Lehecka, who defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-2 in his semifinal match.
- Alcaraz aims to defend the title he won last year in Tokyo, marking his fourth final appearance this year as he seeks to rebuild consistency after his injury comeback.
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Gulf TimesAlcaraz battles past Munar to reach up Japan Open final
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early wobbles on his serve to outclass fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7 6-3 6-1 and reach the Japan Open final on Monday, taking a step towards his first singles title after his comeback from a wrist injury. He will face Czech Jiri Lehecka in Tuesday’s final. Alcaraz completed the career Grand Slam by capturing the Australian Open title in February but suffered the injury two months later and only came b…
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz returned to Jaume Munar in three sets to secure his place in the title match in the Japanese capital.
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is only one step away from his first tournament victory after his injury break. The top-ranked defending champion moved into the final match of the ATP500 Japan Open in Tokyo on Monday with a strenuous 5:7,6:3,6:1 victory over his compatriot Jaume Munar.
The third tennis player in the world, the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, qualified for the finals of the tournament in Tokyo, after defeating his compatriot Huamo Munar 5:7, 6:3, 6:1 after three sets.
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