Carlos Alcaraz steps onto Centre Court on Sunday to face Russian power player Andrey Rublev for a spot in the last eight.
Alcaraz is chasing a historic three-peat at SW19, while Rublev is seeking his first breakthrough beyond the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
Alcaraz stormed through his third-round clash with Jan-Lennard Struff in four sets, displaying resilience and smart shot-making, but admitted he didn’t find his best form yet.
He now faces Rublev — who’s built tournament momentum through consistent wins and has a reputation for explosive baseline aggression and an elite forehand.
Alcaraz vs. Rublev Head-to-Head
This will be their first-ever match on grass.
The Spaniard holds a slight edge in their rivalry: 2–1 overall. Alcaraz claimed wins at the 2023 ATP Finals and Madrid Open in 2024, while Rublev struck back in 2024’s Madrid Masters quarterfinals.
Now on Centre Court, their grass-court debut will highlight how each adapts to fast conditions and critical points in what promises to be an intense battle of power and precision.
What to Watch
Baseline power exchanges: Rublev brings heavy-hitting consistency; Alcaraz must leverage his variation — drops, angles, depth — to take control.
Serve strength: Both serve big—who holds tight under pressure? Early breaks could decide momentum.
Mental resilience: Alcaraz is seeking a three-peat. Rublev must stay composed against a champion. Watch how each handles key points.
Prediction
Alcaraz in four sets. While Rublev’s power and recent surge make him a legitimate threat, Alcaraz’s grass-court experience, shot variety, and ability to seize tight moments should see him progress. Expect a fiercely contested first two sets, then Alcaraz pulling away as point quality and consistency tilt in his favor.
How to Watch Alcaraz vs. Rublev
The Carlos Alcaraz–Andrey Rublev match is scheduled as the second match on Centre Court at around 1:00 PM Eastern, following Aryna Sabalenka’s straight-sets defeat of Elise Mertens.
The match will air live on ABC and stream on the ABC and ESPN apps and websites. A dedicated stream for the match is available to ESPN+ subscribers.
Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs. Andrey Rublev (14)
Time: Approx. 1:00 PM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
TV: ABC
Streaming: ABC and ESPN apps and websites, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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