Seriously tried by Rublev, Alcaraz qualified in “quarters” at Wimbledon and revealed how the Golf match with Murray was completed: “I don't remember”
Article by David Istrate – published on Sunday, July 6, 2025 23:24 / Updated Sunday, July 6, 2025 23:35
Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, 2 ATP), the winner of the previous two editions, qualified in “quarters” at Wimbledon, after a serious test passed in front of Andrey Rublev (27 years, 14 ATP), score 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, in 2 hours and 47 minutes.
In search of the third consecutive title at Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz returned to July 6, on the central land of the All England Club, for the duel with Andrey Rublev, a very uncomfortable opponent.
After a first lost set, Carlos Alcaraz dominated the following 3 sets: “A very good match”
The Spanish lived dangerously the beginning of the match, being driven by 4-1. Alcaraz returned, equalized at 4 and the inaugural set needed tie-break. Alcaraz better managed the first part of the decisive range, drove 5-2, but Rublev did not be beaten and, after 52 minutes, awarded his first sequence: 7-6 (5).
Starting with the second set, the world number 2 has raised its level and, even though there have been times when the Russian has succeeded some exceptional points, has dominated. Alcaraz won the next 3 sets, imposed with 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and qualified in “quarters” at Wimbledon.
“Andrey is one of the strongest players in the circuit, if not the strongest. He has an aggressive forehand and is really difficult to face it. You feel like pushing you to each ball, makes you run from one side to another. I am very happy with the way I moved today, I think I played tactically.
Asked what he thought of after losing the inaugural set, knowing he has an opponent as powerful as Rublev, the 22 -year -old athlete replied as follows:
“I always say it's about confidence in yourself. It doesn't matter that you are driven with a set. Tennis is a sport where everything can change at one point. A point can completely change a match. You have to stay present always, be strong mentally. I knew I would play better. I lost the first set to a few points and I thought I had to stay focused and take advantage of the chances it gives me. The break I made in set 2 has changed everything. I was much calmer and more comfortable afterwards and I thought more clearly. “
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Carlos Alcaraz, defeated by Andy Murray at Golf: “I let him win once”
In “quarters”, Alcaraz will play against Cameron Norrie (29 years, 61 ATP), which prevailed with 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (7), 6-7 (5), 6-3 in front of Nicolas Jarry (29 years old, 143 ATP). The 29 -year -old tennis is the second British that Iberian will meet at this edition of Wimbledon:
“I will evolve once again against a British player. I will try to enjoy as much. The quarterfinals at Wimbledon are super special. I said after the first round, it is a gift every time I walk on this beautiful land so I have to take the maximum. It will be difficult. I know it quite well. the stands of the central land.
The last question referred to the golf match between Carlos Alcaraz and Andy Murray. 2 days ago, the Spaniard praised that, after a first game lost in front of the former legend tennis, he imposed, carrying the general score at 1-1. Meanwhile, Murray has made a close to Alcaraz again asked about the duel on the golf course.
“Did that say that? I don't remember playing no match yesterday … I have to say that it beat me. Yes … we play in his house so it would be bad enough for him if I beat him. I let him win once. I lost against him as a player, as a coach, at the golf … I will not play against him”, Joke the winner of the Grand Slam winning.
“I Let Him Win” 😉 @andy_murray Anything else to say? #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/nwgird1wjo
– Wimbledon (@wimbledon) July 6, 2025
