Carlos Alcaraz showed nerves of steel to outlast Andrey Rublev in a dramatic Cincinnati Open quarterfinal clash, winning 6–3, 4–6, 7–5.
The Spaniard came out sharp, breaking early to claim the first set 6–3. Rublev roared back in the second, using his aggressive baseline game to push Alcaraz into errors and level the match at one set all.
The deciding set was a rollercoaster, with both players trading powerful rallies under pressure. At 5–5, Alcaraz tightened his grip, breaking Rublev’s serve with relentless returning before sealing the match with confidence.
With this victory, Alcaraz advances to the semifinals, keeping his Masters 1000 momentum alive and sending a strong message ahead of the US Open.
Final Score: Carlos Alcaraz def. Andrey Rublev 6–3, 4–6, 7–5.
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