Carlos Alcaraz defeats Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals

• Alcaraz advanced to the semifinals of the ATP 1000 tournament in Cincinnati.
• Rublev won the second set, but could not manage to turn the match around.
• Alcaraz will face either Shelton or Zverev in the semifinals.

This is reported by L'Équipe, La Gazzetta dello Sport.

On August 15, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz, ranked number two in the world, successfully reached the semifinals of the ATP 1000 tournament in Cincinnati, defeating Russian Andrey Rublev with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. The match lasted two hours and 15 minutes.

In the first set, Alcaraz controlled the game, winning it without major difficulties. He only faced one opportunity for a break in the third game and ultimately finished the set 6-3. However, in the second set, Rublev, playing more aggressively, managed to break back and won the set 6-3, taking advantage of his opportunity at the break.

In the decisive set, Alcaraz initially did not manage to take advantage of two break opportunities, but managed to secure an important break at 4-3. However, when he was preparing to serve for the match, he made a mistake that allowed Rublev to level the score. Nevertheless, in the final game, after a crucial mistake by Rublev, Alcaraz finished the match.

Alcaraz's next opponent will be the winner of the match between Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev. This victory marked Alcaraz's 15th consecutive win at the Masters 1000 tournaments in 2025.

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