# Carlos Alcaraz Japan Open Semis

> Alcaraz reaches Japan Open semis but feels far from top form.
- Title: Carlos Alcaraz Japan Open Semis · UBITENNIS | Shortify
- Summary: Alcaraz reaches Japan Open semis but feels far from top form. Carlos Alcaraz reached Japan Open semis but says his current form is far from desired level.
- Keywords: carlos alcaraz, japan open, seminar, atp tour, denis shapovalov, wrist injury, sports, Carlos, Alcaraz, Japan, Open, Semis
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/carlos-alcaraz-far-from-desired-level-despite-reaching-japan-open-semis
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-10-04T15:55:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carlos alcaraz, japan open, seminar, atp tour, denis shapovalov, wrist injury, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Carlos Alcaraz reached Japan Open semis but says his current form is far from desired level.