Alcaraz Advances to Tokyo Semifinals After Shapovalov Injury
Alcaraz rallied after losing 16 straight points and will face Jiri Lehecka or Valentin Vacherot for his first final since returning from injury.
- 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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The Independent (US)Carlos Alcaraz overcomes slow start to close in on first title since wrist injury
Tennis-Alcaraz rallies past Munar into Japan Open final
Oct 5 (Reuters) - 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 f...
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PressNewsAgencyAlcaraz rallies past Munar into Japan Open final
Oct 5 : 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.Alcaraz completed the career Grand Slam by capturing
Carlos Alcaraz lost 16 points in a row to his compatriot, but got back up and secured a final spot in Tokyo.
No more Jaume Munar, overcome massively in the last set. He leaves Tokyo with good sensations. He has reason for it. He has reached semifinals and has forced Carlos Alcaraz to get his best version, the one that seeks to recover since he returned from injury. He continues there, but more and more close. He ... Continue reading "Alcaraz, unleashed: placate Munar's uprising and reach the final in Tokyo"
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