Carlos Alcaraz battled from a set down to beat Andrey Rublev in four thrilling sets, sealing his place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The defending champion, chasing his third straight title at SW19, overcame early nerves and a fiery Rublev to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Centre Court.
Rublev, seeded 14th, edged a tense first-set tie-break and looked sharp early on. But Alcaraz, despite an inconsistent tournament so far, raised his level under pressure. He took control with his trademark shot-making, mixing explosive forehands with deft drop shots and clutch serving.
Rublev had chances, saving multiple break points in the fourth set and showing visible frustration—including smashing his racket—but couldn’t halt Alcaraz’s momentum. A crucial break midway through the fourth proved decisive.
Alcaraz now leads the head-to-head 3-1, avenging his Madrid loss to Rublev last year. The win continues a slightly shaky but determined title defense for the World No. 2, who will face tougher challenges ahead.
The Spaniard’s resilience and flair once again lit up Centre Court, as he moved one step closer to a Wimbledon hat-trick. Live commentary and updates came courtesy of Standard Sport’s Matt Verri.
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