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Canada's Shapovalov retires from Japan Open quarterfinal vs. Alcaraz due to injury

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 4). Canada's Shapovalov retires from Japan Open quarterfinal vs. Alcaraz due to injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/tennis/canada-s-shapovalov-retires-from-japan-open-quarterfinal-vs-alcaraz-due-to-injury/article_369fac50-d406-52af-9aa3-e3bdef5c1ef5.html

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Denis Shapovalov of Canada withdrew from his Japan Open quarterfinal match against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz due to an injury on Sunday in Tokyo. At the time of retirement, Alcaraz led with a score of 7-6 (3), 2-1. Despite converting three out of four break-point chances, Shapovalov could not continue after his hard-fought three-set victory over Alejandro Tabilo in the previous round. This article by The Canadian Press is dated October 3, 2026.

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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; the first is Shapovalov's win over Tabilo in the second round, while the second is his retirement due to injury against Alcaraz in the quarterfinals.”

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The Richmond Hill, Ont., lost by way of walkover to top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz after having to retire from their quarterfinal match due to injury on Sunday in Tokyo. asserted

Hill → lose → Tokyo

Alcaraz was leading 7-6 (3), 2-1 when Shapovalov retired. asserted

Shapovalov → lead → ?

Shapovalov converted on three of his four break-point chances by that point, while saving four of Alcaraz’s seven opportunities. Shapovalov was coming off a three-set win over Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo. asserted

Shapovalov → convert → Tabilo

Alcaraz will next face Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar in the semifinals. asserted

Alcaraz → face → semifinals

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 3, 2026. asserted

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Canada's Shapovalov retires from Japan Open quarterfinal vs. Alcaraz due to injury

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