Alcaraz reaches Japan Open semis

Carlos Alcaraz moves into Japan Open semi-finals after defeating Denis Shapovalov, who retired due to injury.

“It was a little bit frustrating with my serve”

Shapovalov retires in second set

Shapovalov retired during the second set after being down 7-6(3), 2-1 due to hip injury.

Alcaraz struggles early in match

Alcaraz faced three break points in the first set and saved a set point down 4-5 before winning seven of next eight points.

Alcaraz on current form

Alcaraz says his current form is far from desired level despite reaching Japan Open semis.

“It’s far from what I want it to be”

Alcaraz's recent matches

Alcaraz played Tokyo after returning from five-month wrist injury, reaching US Open quarter-finals before losing to Ben Shelton.

Next match for Alcaraz

Alcaraz will play Jaume Munar in next round, who defeated Kyrian Jacquet 6-4, 6-2.