Carlos Alcaraz advances to the semifinals of the Japan Open after Denis Shapovalov retires during their quarterfinal match. Multiple outlets report that Alcaraz was leading when the match ended, with Shapovalov forced to stop due to an injury.
The sources describe the injury differently: NDTV and AP-style reporting say it is an upper thigh or hip-related problem, while other coverage mentions Shapovalov retires after suffering the injury mid-match. One report also includes the scoreline at retirement, citing Alcaraz’s 7-6 (7/3) win in the first set and a lead in the second (2-1 at the time Shapovalov retired). Yahoo Sports also adds that Alcaraz sends a message to Shapovalov following the retirement, but the match outcome remains consistent across outlets.
Together, the reports frame the result as part of Alcaraz’s return from a prior four-month wrist injury layoff, with the Japan Open quarterfinal ending abruptly due to Shapovalov’s condition rather than a completed set.
