Overview

• Today’s Centre Court match marks the fourth career meeting between Alcaraz and Rublev, with Alcaraz leading their head-to-head series 2-1.
• Alcaraz is pursuing a third straight Wimbledon crown and has already won five Grand Slam titles by age 22.
• He weathered early scares with a five-set win over Fabio Fognini and dropped a set against Jan-Lennard Struff en route to the last 16.
• Rublev has advanced through three tight matches while surrendering serve only twice this fortnight and has reached at least the fourth round twice before.
• Betting markets list Alcaraz as a ‑1200 favorite and offer +290 odds on Rublev to win the opening set.