Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz extended his incredible Wimbledon run by defeating Andrey Rublev in four sets to storm into the quarter-finals of the 2025 Championships. The 22-year-old Spaniard, already a two-time winner at SW19, showcased his growing dominance on grass as he overcame early setbacks to post a 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory on Monday.
With this win, Alcaraz not only kept his title defense alive but also carved his name deeper into the tournament's history books.
Carlos Alcaraz fires past Rublev with dominant serving display
Although Rublev snatched the opening set in a tense tie-break, Alcaraz responded with precision and poise. He slammed 22 aces past the Russian and maintained an 82% first-serve win rate, completely shifting the momentum from the second set onwards. While Andrey Rublev struggled to keep up, committing 4 double faults, Alcaraz remained sharp on key points, converting 4 of 11 break-point opportunities.
“It was a tough match. Andrey pushed me in every set, but I stayed calm and trusted my game,” Carlos Alcaraz said after sealing the win.
Wimbledon streak and Grand Slam Legacy growth
This victory marked Alcaraz's 18th straight win at Wimbledon, having lifted the trophy in 2023 and 2024. Now in the quarter-finals for the third consecutive year, he continues to etch his name alongside the legends of the sport.
Alcaraz has now recorded a 29-3 win-loss record at Wimbledon and a staggering 75-12 overall at Grand Slams. Entering this year’s Championships fresh off his French Open triumph, the young sensation has dropped just one match in Slams this year, improving his 2025 major record to 15-1.
Breaking records at a young age
According to Opta, Carlos Alcaraz (22 years and 56 days) has become the youngest man in the Open Era to reach 12 Grand Slam quarter-finals, surpassing icons like Rafael Nadal. He is also the youngest player since Nadal (2006-08) to reach three consecutive men’s singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon.
His head-to-head against Andrey Rublev now stands at 3-1, including their previous clash at the 2024 ATP Finals, which Alcaraz also won.
As the tournament enters its crucial phase, all eyes remain on the spirited Spaniard who is not just chasing his third Wimbledon title—but rewriting history with every match he plays.