Tokyo, Oct 4, 2026 (AFP) - Alcaraz through to Japan Open semis, Fils crashes out

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2026-10-04

Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday after an ailing Denis Shapovalov retired to hand the world number three a 7-6 (7/3), 2-1 victory. His Canadian opponent was forced to withdraw after suffering an injury to his upper right thigh in the first game of the second set. Defending champion Alcaraz will play fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar for a place in the final after the world number 64 ended the impressive run of 86......

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