Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, reacts in the fourth set against Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, early Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Canada’s Shapovalov retires from Japan Open quarterfinal vs. Alcaraz due to injury
Oct 3, 2026 | 11:42 PM
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TOKYO — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is out of the Japan Open.
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.
Alcaraz was leading 7-6 (3), 2-1 when Shapovalov retired.
Shapovalov converted on three of his four break-point chances by that point, while saving four of Alcaraz’s seven opportunities.
