Denis Shapovalov Withdraws from Japan Open Quarterfinal Against Carlos Alcaraz Due to Injury

Denis Shapovalov of Canada has withdrawn from the Japan Open after retiring from his quarterfinal match against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in Tokyo. Shapovalov was trailing 7-6 (3), 2-1 when he had to retire due to injury.

At the time of his retirement, Shapovalov had converted three out of four break-point opportunities and saved four of Alcaraz's seven chances. He had recently won a three-set match against Alejandro Tabilo of Chile.

Alcaraz will advance to the semifinals, where he is set to face Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on October 3, 2026.