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Alcaraz Advances to Tokyo Semifinals After Shapovalov 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.