# Alcaraz advances to Tokyo Open semifinals

> Alcaraz moves to Tokyo Open semifinals after Shapovalov withdraws with hip injury.
- Title: Alcaraz advances to Tokyo Open semifinals · Sportstar
- Summary: Alcaraz moves to Tokyo Open semifinals after Shapovalov withdraws with hip injury. Carlos Alcaraz advances to Tokyo Open semifinals following Denis…
- Keywords: alcaraz, shapovalov, tokyo open, semifinals, hip injury, denis shapovalov, carlos alcaraz, jaume munar, tennis, quarterfinals, sports, advances
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/alcaraz-advances-tokyo-open-semifinals-shapovalov-injury/article71543141.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-04T07:02:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alcaraz, shapovalov, tokyo open, semifinals, hip injury, denis shapovalov, carlos alcaraz, jaume munar, tennis, quarterfinals, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Carlos Alcaraz advances to Tokyo Open semifinals following Denis Shapovalov's hip injury withdrawal during their quarterfinal match.