Carlos Alcaraz has had a slow start in both of his matches in Tokyo but should be well up to speed by now.
He has had no issues with Denis Shapovalov and should beat the Canadian in straight sets once again.
| Carlos Alcaraz | Denis Shapovalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Spain | Canada |
| Age | 23 (5 May 2003) | 27 (15 April 1999) |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Ranking | 3 | 46 |
| Career High | 1 (September 2022) | 10 (September 2020) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 26 | 4 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 2 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 7 | 0 |
| ATP Tokyo Best Result | Winner (2025) | Semi-Finals (2018, 2022) |
HTH
Carlos Alcaraz is 2-0 against Denis Shapovalov, winning comfortably on both occasions.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Indian Wells | Hard | R32 | Alcaraz | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2023 | French Open | Clay | R32 | Alcaraz | 6-1 6-4 6-2 |
Alcaraz Chasing Back to Back Titles in Tokyo
Carlos Alcaraz recently spent four months out with a wrist injury, missing the French Open and Wimbledon as a result.
The 23-year-old got back on court at the US Open, losing one set on his way to the quarter-finals where he lost to Ben Shelton in 5 sets.
The Spaniard played one match at the Laver Cup, beating Taylor Fritz 6-3 4-6 (13-11).
Alcaraz was tested by Alex Michelsen in the first round in Tokyo, getting through 7-6 4-6 6-1 after saving 8/13 break points. He came home strong to beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-6 6-1, winning just 25% of his 2nd serves.
Shapovalov Struggling Against Top 10 Players
Denis Shapovalov hasn’t won a title since July 2025. He fell to World No.68 in before going close in Los Cabos, beaten by Arthur Gea in the final.
The Canadian failed to fire on the North American hard court swing but has found some form in Asia. He got to the semi-finals in Chengdu where he went down in 3 sets against Hubert Hurkacz.
Shapovalov cruised past Sho Shimabukuro 7-5 6-1 in Tokyo before a 7-5 3-6 6-4 victory over Alejandro Tabilo.
He has a 14-41 record against Top 10 players, losing his previous eight attempts.
How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov Live
- Event: 2026 Japan Open
- Round: Quarter-Finals
- Date: Sunday 4 October
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