Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals after a hard-fought four-set win over Andrey Rublev, finishing 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. The match showcased Alcaraz’s resilience and flair, especially after dropping the first set. Rublev’s aggressive play and thunderous groundstrokes pushed the Spaniard to his limits, but Alcaraz responded with tactical brilliance and athleticism that electrified the crowd.
Alcaraz calls Rublev the most powerful player on tour
In his on-court interview, Alcaraz didn’t hold back in his admiration for Rublev’s game. “He’s the most powerful player on tour,” he said, acknowledging the intensity of every rally. “To face him, he pushes you to the limit with every ball. I’m really happy with the way I moved today. I think I played intelligent, smart tennis against him.” His comments reflected both respect and satisfaction with his own performance.
Mental strength and belief fuel the comeback
Alcaraz emphasized the importance of staying mentally strong after losing the opening set. “It is about belief,” he said. “You are one set down. Stay there, be strong mentally. I knew I was going to play better.” His ability to stay composed and adapt his strategy mid-match proved crucial in turning the tide against Rublev’s relentless pressure.
A light-hearted rivalry with Andy Murray off the court
Beyond tennis, Alcaraz shared a humorous moment about his ongoing golfing rivalry with Andy Murray. After losing their latest match on Murray’s home turf, Alcaraz joked, “I have to say he beat me. We were playing in his home, so I let him win once. But I lost against him as a player, as a coach, on the golf course, so I’m not going to play against him anymore.” The playful exchange added a personal touch to the interview and highlighted the camaraderie between the two stars.
Alcaraz in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.2, the Spaniard achieved a compiled 46-5 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is currently playing in Wimbledon where he ousted the world no.138 Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1, the world no.733 Oliver Tarvet 6-1 6-4 6-4, the world no.125 Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4
and the world no.14 Andrey Rublev 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 6-4.Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.61 Cameron Norrie in the quarter. Their current head to head is 4-2 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz clinched 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Alcaraz was the finalist in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
The Spaniard won 22 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Andrey Rublev in 2025
Ranked no.14, Andrey played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he surrendered to world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 6-4 in the 4th round in Wimbledon (draw).
Until now, during this year Andrey achieved a composed 21-15 win-loss record. The Russian has won 1 title in Doha. The Russian reached the final in Hamburg.
Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev played each other 4 times. Their current record is 3-1 for Alcaraz.