Alcaraz fights back against Rublev to reach quarter-finals

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz produced an impressive fightback to overcome Andrey Rublev and set up a Wimbledon quarterfinal against Britain's Cameron Norrie.

- Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz edged a step closer to becoming only the fifth man in the Open era to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles with a 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-4 6-4 victory over the Russian 14th seed under the Centre Court roof.

The 22-year-old Spaniard clinched his only break point in both the second and third sets to turn the match around, before a single break of serve again proved enough to end Rublev's admirable resistance in the fourth.

Alcaraz will face Norrie for a semifinal place after the British number three withstood a fightback from Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry to win in five sets.

On executing his comeback, world number two Alcaraz said in his on-court interview: "It is just about belief in yourself. It doesn't matter you are set down.

"Tennis can change in one point. One point can change a match completely. You have to stay there all the time, be strong mentally."

On meeting home favourite Norrie in the next round, he added: "Every time I can turn up on this beautiful court is a gift, so I have to make the most of [it].

"It will be really difficult. Cam is playing great, I know him well. It will be interesting but I'm just excited about playing the quarterfinal here."

Alcaraz continues career-best streak

While expected title rivals Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic continue their serene progress through the draw, Alcaraz has certainly not had everything his own way.