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Carlos Alcaraz sends heartfelt message to Denis Shapovalov after he retires from their Japan Open quarter-final match

Carlos Alcaraz is back in the Japan Open semi-finals, having beaten Denis Shapovalov earlier today. However, it was far from straightforward yet again for the Spaniard, who once again had to break his opponent when serving for the first set, before failing to serve it out himself.

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ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz fights off 4 set points in Tokyo

Top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz fought off four set points in the opener Saturday before rolling past Italy's Matteo Arnaldi to reach the Japan Open Tennis Championship quarterfinals in Tokyo.

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 3

Carlos Alcaraz turns on afterburners as Matteo Arnaldi blows four set points with seismic scare averted

Carlos Alcaraz was forced to dig himself out of a precarious hole in his second round clash at the Japan Open. From 5-2 down in the first set tiebreak, he was flawless the rest of the match to defeat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(6), 6-1.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 2

'I’d rather play three sets': Daniil Medvedev takes opposite view to Carlos Alcaraz on Grand Slam format

Daniil Medvedev has offered a different perspective from Carlos Alcaraz on the ongoing debate over the format of Grand Slam matches, admitting that he would personally prefer best-of-three sets.

Tennis News / The Tennis Gazette / October 2

Patrick Mouratoglou rates who has the better forehand out of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz reminded everyone just how good he is when he returned to professional tennis at the 2026 US Open. After four months out on the sidelines due to a wrist injury, Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals in New York, dropping just one set en route to the last eight, where he ultimately fell to Ben Shelton.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 2

Six Kings Slam draw confirmed as Alcaraz and Djokovic receive major advantage

The Six Kings Slam has confirmed the draw for its third edition, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic once again receiving protected status and entering the lucrative Riyadh exhibition at the semifinal stage.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

The only other player to ever win a set off Carlos Alcaraz at the Japan Open after Alex Michelsen achieves feat

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Japan Open second round after overcoming the stern challenge presented by Alex Michelsen on Thursday afternoon. Alcaraz, who is seeking to become the first man since Pete Sampras in 1994 to defend the Japan Open Men’s Singles title, defeated Michelsen 7-6, 4-6, 6-1 inside the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 1

ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz advance in Asia

Alexander Zverev continued his stellar 2026 season, defeating Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 7-6 (1), 6-4 to advance at the China Open in Beijing on Thursday.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

The ATP and WTA Tours need to make drastic change that would stop Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka’s complaints

The ATP and WTA Tours both have the same problem, yet neither seems capable of finding a solution. And, if they don’t, it’s their prized assets which will suffer most, in turn damaging the sport beyond repair.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

Carlos Alcaraz said to have an advantage over his rivals for the rest of 2026 as he wins opener in Tokyo

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex Michelsen in the first round of the Japan Open. After taking time to adjust to the conditions in Tokyo, Alcaraz beat Michelsen 7-6, 4-6, 6-1.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

Carlos Alcaraz discloses what ‘frustrated’ him about his own performance against Alex Michelsen despite winning

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex Michelsen, 7-6, 4-6, 6-1, in the first-round of the Japan Open. The Spaniard wasn’t at his best, but he didn’t need to be, as he secured his place in the second round of the Japan Open.

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Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 1

'A Goal For Anyone'- Alexander Zverev Refuses to Be Left Out of Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner No. 1 Battle

When the 2025 tennis season ended, the ATP was poised for another year of the Sincaraz dominance. The way the duo of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz took their level to another level, such notions were quite understandable.

Tennis News / Tennishead / October 1

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have message for Kei Nishikori as he retires from tennis

Kei Nishikori has officially retired from tennis after playing the final match of his career at the Japan Open. Nishikori announced that he would retire from tennis at his home tournament in Tokyo, where he is a two-time former champion.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 1

Carlos Alcaraz soldiers on after thrilling Michelsen test as Japan Open title defence begins with a bang

Carlos Alcaraz was not at his magical best in the opening round of his Japan Open title defence, but he managed to battle out a 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1 victory against Alex Michelsen, who troubled Alcaraz throughout the match, but the No.1 seed found a way to prevail. It is Alcaraz’s second ATP tournament since coming back from a wrist injury.

Tennis News / Tennishead / September 30

How Rafael Nadal performed in his two Japan Open campaigns as Carlos Alcaraz prepares to defend title

Carlos Alcaraz is seeking to become the first man to defend the Japan Open title since Pete Sampras in 1994. Alcaraz captured his first Japan Open title on debut at the event, defeating American Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in last year’s final.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 30

Alexander Zverev has Sinner and Alcaraz in his sights — but insists 'everything else will fall into place'

Alexander Zverev has spent much of 2026 playing himself into a position that few would have predicted at the start of the season. With two Grand Slam

Real Madrid News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Carlos Alcaraz Leaves Jude Bellingham $25 Million Behind in Wealth Ranking

Carlos Alcaraz and Jude Bellingham have established themselves among the biggest young stars in their respective sports. Alcaraz has become one of tennis’

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 26

'Share the Grind'- Carlos Alcaraz’s Laver Cup Decision Defended After US Open’s Midnight Drama

Carlos Alcaraz‘s scintillating return to tennis at the US Open has dominated headlines. The Spaniard had a decent start, reaching the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Ben Shelton in a five-set thriller.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / September 24

Carlos Alcaraz: Late-night Slam matches 'too much'

Count Carlos Alcaraz among those hoping the late-night tennis matches come to an end in the near future. The seven-time Grand Slam winner played the latest match in U.S.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Carlos Alcaraz Explains Decision To Snub Davis Cup To Play in Laver Cup

Carlos Alcaraz is back on court at the Laver Cup just days after Spain secured its place in the Davis Cup Finals without him, putting the Spaniard’s packed calendar under the spotlight.