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Alcaraz Overcomes Rublev to Reach Third Straight Wimbledon Quarterfinal

His comeback victory extended his grass-court unbeaten streak to 18 matches en route to a quarterfinal clash with Britain’s Cameron Norrie.

Carlos Alcaraz se clasificó a los cuartos de final de Wimbledon, donde busca su tercer título. (AP)
El gesto de Alcaraz tras el puntazo que inclinó la balanza del partido con Rublev a su favor
La marplatense Solana Sierra, de 21 años, jugando los 8vos de final de Wimbledon
Wimbledon: Andrey Rublev - Carlos Alcaraz, en imágenes.

Overview

  • Alcaraz surrendered the first set in a tie-break before prevailing 6-3, 6-4 and 6-4 with tactical adjustments under the Centre Court roof.
  • He maintained an 80 percent first-serve win rate and delivered 22 aces to neutralize Rublev’s powerful groundstrokes.
  • The Spaniard’s win represents his 22nd consecutive match victory across all surfaces and his 18th straight triumph on grass.
  • This marks Alcaraz’s third consecutive appearance in Wimbledon quarterfinals as he bids to join Borg, Federer, Sampras and Djokovic with a third straight title.
  • Next up is a quarterfinal meeting with local favorite Cameron Norrie, who advanced after a five-set victory over Nicolás Jarry.