Overview

• Alcaraz edged past Andrey Rublev 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to secure a spot in the Cincinnati Open semifinals.
• The win improved his Masters 1000 record to 82–23, lifting his all-time win percentage to 78.1% and vaulting him past Roger Federer into third place on the list.
• His 15-match Masters winning streak encompasses titles at Monte Carlo and Rome and boosts his total haul to seven Masters crowns.
• Former pro Ryan Harrison praised Alcaraz’s fervent celebrations and tenacity after the match, saying he “just bleeds competitiveness.”
• As the world No. 2, Alcaraz is leveraging the North American hard-court swing to build momentum toward reclaiming the year-end world No. 1 ranking.