Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semifinals of the Japan Open, defeating Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals. This victory continues Alcaraz's impressive streak, extending his career milestone. The match was marked by Alcaraz's mental resilience, as reported by EL PAÍS, following his previous determined win against Matteo Arnaldi. The ATP Tour announced Alcaraz's progression to the semifinals after Shapovalov decided to step back.