Kyrian Jacquet was eliminated from the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo after losing to Jaume Munar in the quarterfinals. The French player had previously defeated Holger Rune and Luciano Darderi during the tournament. Jacquet, who had secured a Special Exempt to enter the main draw, had reached the semifinals in Hangzhou the previous week. Munar, who qualified from the qualifiers, defeated Jacquet 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour and 40 minutes. In the other semifinal, Carlos Alcaraz will face Munar after Denis Shapovalov withdrew from the match. Shapovalov had taken the first set in a tie-break 7-6(3) and was leading 2-1 in the second set when he was forced to retire due to injury. Alcaraz, the defending champion, will now face Munar in the semifinals. Alcaraz has now recorded an eighth consecutive victory in Tokyo. The ATP 500 tournaments are part of the men's professional tennis circuit, offering players a chance to earn ranking points and prize money. These events are typically held in major cities and attract top players from around the world. The Tokyo tournament is one of several high-profile events in the calendar, providing a platform for both established and emerging talent. The semifinal between Alcaraz and Munar is scheduled for Monday, with the final expected to be contested by a Spaniard. Alcaraz's performance in Tokyo has been strong, and his upcoming match against Munar will be a key moment in the tournament. Fans are looking forward to seeing how the Spanish player performs in his quest for another title.