Alcaraz Advances to Tokyo Semifinals After Shapovalov Injury
The top seed led 7-6 (7/3), 2-1 when Denis Shapovalov retired with a thigh injury, sending Carlos Alcaraz into his first Japan Open semifinal.
- On Monday, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the Japan Open final by defeating fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. The victory marks his fourth final appearance this year.
- Alcaraz's recovery from a 4 1/2-month wrist injury, which sidelined him for the French Open and Wimbledon, continues following his return to competitive play at the U.S. Open last month.
- During the match, Alcaraz lost 16 consecutive points before regaining control. "I started the match well," Alcaraz said, noting he "started to play more aggressively" to overcome his service struggles.
- In the final, 19th-ranked Jiri Lehecka awaits after defeating Valentin Vacherot to advance. Tuesday's championship match sets up a critical test for Alcaraz as he pursues his first title since returning from injury.
- Striving to regain consistency, Alcaraz aims to defend the title he won last year in Tokyo. The Spaniard remains focused on rebuilding his form and competing for major trophies following his extended layoff.
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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…
The Spaniard returned his encounter with Jaume Munar and will contest the title in front of the Czech Jiri Lehecka, with the goal of conquering his 27th ATP trophy.
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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