Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | Japan Open 2026

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will take on unseeded Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Japan Open on Sunday. Alcaraz advanced to the final eight of his title defense after defeating Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(6), 6-1 in the second round, where he saved four set points in the first set. Shapovalov reached the quarterfinals by overcoming Alejandro Tabilo 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.

Alcaraz holds a 2-0 advantage over Shapovalov in their previous head-to-head meetings, including a 1-0 record on hard courts, without dropping a single set. The report notes that while Shapovalov possesses an explosive left-handed serve and strong groundstrokes, Alcaraz's superior court movement, consistency, and ability to alter match tempo are expected to give the Spaniard the edge.