Alcaraz and Shapovalov to meet in Japan Open quarterfinals

In tennis, top seed Carlos Alcaraz is set to face Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Japan Open. Shapovalov secured his spot after defeating Alejandro Tabilo 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. Alcaraz, the defending champion, reached the quarterfinals by overcoming Alex Michelsen and Matteo Arnaldi. Alcaraz currently leads their head-to-head record 2-0.

In swimming, Canadian Taylor Ruck earned two medals at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. Ruck took silver in the 200-metre backstroke and bronze in the 100-metre freestyle. This follows her previous podium finishes in the 100-metre backstroke and 50-metre freestyle during the same competition.