Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win streak reaches 18; Sabalenka gets to another Slam quarterfinal
Carlos Alcaraz’s thrilling performance at Wimbledon on Sunday showcased his resilience and determination as he battled back from a dropped set to defeat Andrey Rublev in four sets at Centre Court. This victory extended his winning streak at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament to 18 matches and his unbeaten run across all events to an impressive 22 matches.
In a highly anticipated matchup between two top-20 players, Alcaraz found himself trailing 3-2 in the third set before staging a remarkable comeback. Fending off a break chance for Rublev with a forehand passing winner, Alcaraz then capitalized on his own break opportunity with a breathtaking cross-court forehand winner that left the crowd in awe. The Spaniard’s display of skill and tenacity earned him a well-deserved victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.
Reflecting on his performance, Alcaraz emphasized the importance of self-belief in tennis and highlighted the ability of one point to change the course of a match. With a clash against Cam Norrie, the last British player in singles, looming in the quarterfinals, Alcaraz remains focused on maintaining his impressive form and securing a spot in the final four.
Meanwhile, in other matches on Sunday, top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Elise Mertens, extending her streak of reaching the last eight at 11 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments. Sabalenka will face unseeded Laura Siegemund in the next round, setting the stage for an exciting showdown between the two players.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova also secured a spot in the quarterfinals after overcoming a missed call and defeating Sonay Kartal in straight sets. Pavlyuchenkova will face Amanda Anisimova in the next round, adding another intriguing matchup to the women’s singles competition at Wimbledon.
Looking ahead to Monday’s action at the All England Club, fans can anticipate thrilling matchups, including Novak Djokovic facing off against Alex de Minaur and Mirra Andreeva taking on Emma Navarro. With excitement building as the tournament progresses, tennis enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting more captivating moments and memorable performances on the iconic grass courts of Wimbledon.
