Andrey Rublev Astonishingly Refuses to Give Credit to Carlos Alcaraz for his win at Wimbledon

Andrey Rublev fell in the fourth round to Carlos Alcaraz in four tight sets at Wimbledon.

Andrey Rublev Astonishingly Refuses to Give Credit to Carlos Alcaraz for his win at Wimbledon

Andrey Rublev and Carlos Alcaraz (via Punto de Break)

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Andrey Rublev stepped back in terms of giving credit to his opponent, Carlos Alcaraz, for his fourth-round win at Wimbledon. The Russian tennis star believes that the capitulation from his side after the first set was mainly down to his mistakes.

Rublev took the first set on the tiebreak, but Alcaraz came roaring back to take the next three sets. According to the reports from Punto de Break, Rublev’s comments made everyone scratch their heads.

It’s not easy to talk; it’s been a short time since the end. It’s been tough. I guess that’s the difference between the Top players and me. When I lose a bit of focus, I lose the set. I allowed him to win the second set without doing anything. It was just my errors. Double faults and mistakes one after another. The 5-3 came out of nowhere. I was playing well, and I also had my chances in the third, but couldn’t capitalize.In the third set, same story. I lost my serve due to my own fault. I didn’t win the point at 30-all, and I was in a good position to do it. Then, at the break point, he hit an incredible shot. I mentally collapsed in the third because of what happened in the second. He came in with confidence, and I was low on morale. He understood that was the moment to go for the match, and he did.

For tennis fans, this is something like a Deja Vu. Only a month ago, everyone saw Aryna Sabalenka refusing to give credit to Coco Gauff for the Roland Garros win. The Belarusian even said that if Iga Swiatek (who she beat in the semifinals) had played the final, she would have beaten the American.

To be fair to Sabalenka, the Belarusian did apologize for her comments later on. It remains to be seen if Alcaraz responds to these comments.

Why Cameron Norrie is a tricky match for Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz’s journey through this year’s Wimbledon has been steady rather than dominant. The defending champion has reached the quarter-finals with four wins, but only one against qualifier Ollie Tarvet came in straight sets. He battled through five sets against Fabio Fognini and needed four sets to overcome Jan-Lennard Struff and Andrey Rublev. Despite these challenges, his performance against Rublev was his strongest so far, particularly with improved serving.

Carlos Alcaraz (via X/Wimbledon)
Carlos Alcaraz (via X/Wimbledon)

This form will give Alcaraz confidence heading into his 12th Grand Slam quarter-final. He now faces Cameron Norrie, a player who presents a unique challenge. Norrie, ranked 61st in the world, returned to the second week of a major by beating Nicolas Jarry in a five-set battle. While their rankings are far apart, Norrie is far more capable than the number suggests, having been ranked as high as world No. 8 in 2022.

The British player has had a solid season, highlighted by a first-round win over Daniil Medvedev at Roland Garros and a strong showing this fortnight at Wimbledon. Norrie has also beaten Frances Tiafoe, the tournament’s 12th seed, and moved back into the top 50 of the ATP Live Rankings. His past success at Wimbledon, including a semi-final appearance in 2022, makes him a dangerous opponent on grass.

Alcaraz leads their head-to-head 4-2, including a win at the 2021 US Open, which marked his breakthrough. However, Norrie has claimed two of their last three meetings, including a hard-fought win in the 2023 Rio Open final, just a week after the World No.2 beat him in Argentina. With both players familiar with each other’s game, their quarter-final clash promises to be one of the most intriguing matchups of the tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz makes history at Wimbledon

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz faced early pressure from Andrey Rublev during their fourth-round clash at Wimbledon on Sunday. The defending champion was pushed in the opening set but quickly shifted gears to find his rhythm on Centre Court. The Spaniard secured his spot in the quarter-finals by displaying some of his best tennis of the tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz Brasil)

The Spaniard, ranked No. 2 in the PIF ATP Rankings, came back from a set down to win 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. The match, lasting just under three hours, was the first men’s singles encounter this year featuring two Top 20 players. After a slow start, Alcaraz elevated his level and thrilled the crowd with his shot-making and court coverage.

This win marked his 22nd consecutive victory on the tour and added another milestone to his career. The second seed is now the second active male player to have reached the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slam events more than once. The achievement places him in elite company alongside names like Djokovic, Sinner, Wawrinka, Nishikori, and Cilic.

Next, Alcaraz will face Cameron Norrie, who reached the quarter-finals after a dramatic five-set victory over Nicolas Jarry. The British player battled for over four hours to win 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(7), 6-7(5), 6-3. Their upcoming match is expected to draw major attention, with Norrie aiming to halt the Spaniard’s impressive Wimbledon streak.