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Alcaraz advances to Tokyo Open semifinals
Alcaraz moves to Tokyo Open semifinals after Shapovalov withdraws with hip injury.
In brief
Alcaraz moves to Tokyo Open semifinals after Shapovalov withdraws with hip injury. Carlos Alcaraz advances to Tokyo Open semifinals following Denis Shapovalov's hip injury withdrawal during their quarterfinal match. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Alcaraz leads match
Alcaraz was leading 7-6 (4), 2-1 in the second set when Shapovalov withdrew due to a hip injury.
Shapovalov injury
Shapovalov pulled his hip while returning a forehand in the first game of the second set.
Match progression
Shapovalov led 5-4 in the first set but lost the tiebreak to Alcaraz, who won the set 7-6.
Semifinal opponent
Alcaraz, the defending champion, will next face Jaume Munar in the Tokyo Open semifinals.
Match outcome
Shapovalov was forced to retire with a hip injury midway through their quarterfinal match.
The bottom line
Carlos Alcaraz advances to Tokyo Open semifinals following Denis Shapovalov's hip injury withdrawal during their quarterfinal match.
