# Carlos Alcaraz def. Denis Shapovalov

Source: https://tennis-db.com/matches/4690290/carlos-alcaraz-vs-denis-shapovalov
Tour: ATP

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Denis Shapovalov 7-6(3) 2-1 after Denis Shapovalov retired in the 2026 Japan Open quarterfinal on hard courts on October 4, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 7-6(3) 2-1 (ret.)
- Outcome: Denis Shapovalov retired during the match
- Tournament: Japan Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-04
- Duration: 82 minutes

## Player comparison
| Field | Carlos Alcaraz | Denis Shapovalov |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | ESP | CAN |
| Birth date | 2003-05-05 | 1999-04-15 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Height | 183 cm | 185 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | One-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 3 | 46 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 5060 | 1155 |
| Elo (entering) | 2315 | 1799 |
| Current career W-L | 298-68 | 236-196 |
| Current career earnings | $65,605,903 | $15,811,946 |

Pre-match H2H: Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Denis Shapovalov.

## Stats
| Stat | Carlos Alcaraz | Denis Shapovalov |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 0 | 1 |
| Double faults | 1 | 3 |
| 1st serve % | 67.0% | 59.0% |
| 1st serve points won % | 56.0% | 63.0% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 59.0% | 26.0% |
| BP saved % | 25.0% | 57.0% |
| BP converted % | 43.0% | 75.0% |
| Service points won % | 57.0% | 48.0% |
| Return points won % | 52.0% | 43.0% |
| Total points won % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Match Serve+ | -7.5 | -16.5 |
| Match Return+ | +16.5 | +7.5 |

Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.

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