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Alcaraz advances to Tokyo semifinals after Shapovalov injury

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 4). Alcaraz advances to Tokyo semifinals after Shapovalov injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/tennis/alcaraz-advances-to-tokyo-semifinals-after-shapovalov-injury/article_d1a9ba44-93b5-5b39-b8d4-8b17d6a757f7.html

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Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Tokyo Open semifinals on Sunday when his opponent Denis Shapovalov retired due to a hip injury during their quarterfinal match. Alcaraz led 7-6 (4), 2-1 after 82 minutes of play before Shapovalov was unable to continue, having struggled in the second set with an apparent hip pull while stretching for a shot. This victory marks Alcaraz's continued successful return from a four-month wrist injury layoff.

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Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open semifinals on Sunday after Denis Shapovalov retired due to a hip injury during their quarterfinal match in Tokyo. Alcaraz led 7-6 (4), 2-1 after 82 minutes when Shapovalov, visibly restricted by his injury despite an off-court medical timeout, was unable to continue playing. The Canadian had pushed the Spaniard hard in the opening set, earning a set point at 5-4 before Alcaraz prevailed with a tiebreak. Earlier Sunday, Jaume Munar secured a spot in the semifinals by defeating Kyrian Jacquet of France 6-4, 6-2. Alcaraz will face his compatriot Munar next.

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“The articles describe different stages of the tournament involving Denis Shapovalov and Carlos Alcaraz. Article A covers Shapovalov's victory over Alejandro Tabilo in the second round, while Article B reports on Shapovalov retiring from his match against Alcaraz due to injury in the quarterfinals.”

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“The articles describe different stages of Carlos Alcaraz's progression at the Japan Open; Article A covers his second-round match against Matteo Arnaldi, while Article B details his advancement to the semifinals after Denis Shapovalov's retirement.”

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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. asserted

Alcaraz → advance → layoff

Alcaraz moved into the final four after his opponent Denis Shapovalov was forced to retire due to a hip injury during their quarterfinal match. asserted

opponent → move → match

The defending champion was leading 7-6 (4), 2-1 after 82 minutes when the Canadian player withdrew. asserted

player → defend → minutes

Alcaraz played in the Laver Cup last week, helping Europe claim the trophy with a singles win over Taylor Fritz. uncertain

Europe → play → Fritz

Shapovalov had pushed the Spaniard in a grueling opening set, earning a set point at 5-4. asserted

Shapovalov → push → 5

Alcaraz defused the threat with a delicate drop shot before taking the set with a commanding tiebreak. asserted

Alcaraz → defuse → tiebreak

The physical toll of the baseline exchanges caught up with Shapovalov early in the second set, where he appeared to pull his hip while stretching for a running forehand. asserted

he → catch → forehand

Despite taking an off-court medical timeout after the opening game, the Canadian was visibly restricted upon his return to the court and was unable to continue. asserted

Canadian → take → court

Alcaraz will play compatriot Jaume Munar in the semifinals, after the qualifier beat Kyrian Jacquet of France 6-4, 6-2 earlier Sunday. asserted

qualifier → play → France

Alcaraz advances to Tokyo semifinals after Shapovalov injury

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