Carlos Alcaraz advances at Japan Open as Jannik Sinner withdraws

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, October 4, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Japan Open after returning from a four-month wrist injury break. He will face Denis Shapovalov next, setting up a key match as both competitors aim to gain momentum in the tournament.

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Monday with a straight-sets victory over Matteo Arnaldi. Alcaraz, returning to competition following a four-month hiatus due to a wrist injury, secured the win 7-6 (8-6), 6-1 in their second-round match held in Tokyo.

Alcaraz’s next opponent will be Denis Shapovalov, who earlier in the day defeated Alejandro Tabilo in a three-set match, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. The quarterfinal pairing between Alcaraz and Shapovalov promises a competitive showdown as both players look to build momentum in the tournament.

In related news, Jannik Sinner, currently the world’s top-ranked player, withdrew from the Shanghai Masters citing a knee injury. Sinner has not competed since his victory over Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He also withdrew from the U.S. Open earlier this month due to the same right knee issue. His withdrawal marks a pause in his season, as he focuses on recovery.

The Japan Open continues to attract attention with several high-profile players vying for the title as the ATP Tour progresses through the fall swing.

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