Carlos Alcaraz’s Japan Open title defence continues with the quarterfinal clash against Denis Shapovalov in Tokyo on Sunday. Check the live streaming details below.Â
Alcaraz arrived in Tokyo as the defending champion and top seed after reaching the US Open quarterfinals and helping Team Europe win the Laver Cup. The Spaniard is looking to go all the way again at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open, but faces a left-handed Shapovalov who has been building momentum during the Asian swing.
The Spaniard started his title defence against American Alex Michelsen in the first round. Alcaraz was pushed into a deciding set before eventually winning 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-1. Michelsen had reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the US Open and made a strong start in Tokyo, but Alcaraz recovered after adjusting to the conditions at Ariake.
The top seed then faced Matteo Arnaldi in the second round and produced another comeback of sorts. Alcaraz saved four set points while trailing 2-6 in the first-set tiebreak before winning six consecutive points to take it 8-6. He then raced through the second set 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals.
On the other hand, Shapovalov kicked off his campaign against Japan’s Sho Shimabukuro, winning 7-5, 6-1. The Canadian then faced Chilean Alejandro Tabilo in the round of 16 and survived another demanding contest, winning 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.
The result continued a promising run for Shapovalov, who arrived in Tokyo after reaching the semifinals of the Chengdu Open. He has now won at least two matches at each of his last three tournaments. Against Tabilo, he saved his best for the closing stages, breaking the Chilean in the final game to seal his quarterfinal place.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov head-to-head
Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 2-0. Their previous meetings came at Roland-Garros in 2023 and Indian Wells in 2025. Alcaraz won both matches in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 at the French Open and 6-2, 6-4 at Indian Wells.
When will Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov ATP Japan Open 2026 start?
The Japan Open quarterfinal is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo. Alcaraz vs Shapovalov is listed as the second singles quarterfinal of the day and will start not before 1:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST), 9:30 AM IST. The preceding quarterfinal between Jaume Munar and Kyrian Jacquet is scheduled for 11:00 AM JST, so the Alcaraz-Shapovalov match could begin later depending on the length of that contest.
Where to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov ATP Japan Open 2026
- India: Fans can watch the Japan Open through FanCode, the ATP Tour’s listed broadcaster for India.
- USA: The Japan Open is available on Tennis Channel, with streaming also available through Tennis Channel’s digital platforms.
- Canada: The ATP Tour lists TSN as the broadcaster for ATP 500 tournaments in Canada.
- Spain: Fans in Spain can watch the tournament on Telefonica and Movistar
- UK: Sky UK
