Carlos Alcaraz Beams: “Excited to Be Back in the Quarters at Wimbledon! ❤️ Vamos a por más! 🫶🏻🌱”
LONDON – Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning two-time Wimbledon champion, continued his grass‑court dominance on Sunday evening, coming from a set down to defeat Andrey Rublev 6‑7(5), 6‑3, 6‑4, 6‑4 on Centre Court and secure a place in the quarter-finals . After a sluggish start in which Rublev claimed the opening tiebreak, Alcaraz recalibrated, seizing control with a tactical flourish and impeccable footwork.
The match pivoted in the second set, where a timely break—fortified by a crucial double fault from Rublev—shifted momentum in Alcaraz’s favor . But it was in the third set that Alcaraz truly lit up Centre Court: at 3‑3 and 30‑40, he launched into a breathtaking eight‑shot rally that ended with a stunning forehand pass, struck seemingly from the floor—an electrifying winner that had the crowd on their feet and even earned Rublev’s admiration .
Alcaraz later explained: “It’s just about belief in yourself… One point can change the match completely,” adding that adapting mentally was crucial after dropping the first set . With that mental shift, he roll‑ed through the remainder of the match—breaking Rublev in both the third and fourth sets to complete the comeback and preserve his 22‑match winning streak at tour level .
The victory continues Alcaraz’s unassailable run at Wimbledon, where his current grass‑court win streak stretches to 18 consecutive victories . By reaching the quarter-finals for the third time at SW19, he now matches legends Manolo Santana and Feliciano López—becoming just the third Spaniard after Rafael Nadal to do so .
Next Up: Alcaraz will face Britain’s Cameron Norrie on Tuesday, July 8. Norrie, the tournament’s lone remaining home favorite, overcame Nicolás Jarry in a dramatic five‑set duel to earn his quarter-final berth . The Spaniard spoke positively of his upcoming opponent: “It’s going to be difficult. Cam, I know him pretty well…I’m just excited to play another quarter-final here,” he said . Among tennis elites, he now sits among strong contenders—alongside Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner—for a historic third straight Wimbledon crown .
As he builds toward the semifinals, Alcaraz is chasing a rare grass‑court triple crown—an incredible blend of skill, mindset, and momentum. His explosive shotmaking, mental resilience, and growing legacy at SW19 have only set the stage for more thrilling chapters ahead.
