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Alcaraz advances to Tokyo semifinals after Shapovalov injury

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Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advances to the semifinals of the Japan Open. He continues his strong return from a four-month wrist injury. Alcaraz moved into the final four after his opponent Denis Shapovalov retired due to a hip injury during their quarterfinal match. The defending champion was leading 7-6 (4), 2-1 after 82 minutes when the Canadian player withdrew. Shapovalov had pushed Alcaraz in a grueling opening set, earning a set point at 5-4.

Alcaraz will play Spanish compatriot Jaume Munar in the semifinals. Munar beat Kyrian Jacquet of France 6-4, 6-2 earlier Sunday.

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