Carlos Alcaraz makes his first comment about his match with Cameron Norrie ahead of their Wimbledon quarter-final

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Carlos Alcaraz is through to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon once again, after defeating Andrey Rublev in four sets on Centre Court.

Alcaraz dropped the first set, but fought back against Rublev to emerge victorious and set up a seventh career clash with home hope Cam Norrie in the last eight.

The world number two has now extended his winning streak to 22 matches, having not lost a tour-level bout since the beginning of the Italian Open in May.

Following the win, Alcaraz acknowledged Rublev’s efforts and looked ahead to the quarter-final, where he’ll come up against his second British opponent at the 2025 Wimbledon championships.

Carlos Alcaraz reacts to his win over Andrey Rublev at Wimbledon

Alcaraz said of the Russian: “Andrey is one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful player that we have on Tour.

“He is aggressive to the ball with that forehand. It is really difficult to face him. It’s kind of you are feeling he is pushing you to the limit with every ball, running from side to side, so that makes it really difficult to face him.

“But I am really happy with the way I moved today. I think I played intelligently and smartly today against him tactically, a really smart match, which I am really proud about.”

On coming back from a set down, he said: “It’s just about belief in yourself. It does not matter if you are one set to love down.

“Tennis is a sport which can change in one point. One point can change the match completely. So you have to stay there all the time. Being strong mentally to stay there. I knew I was going to play better.

“In the first set it was about a few points, so I just thought okay keep it going, try and make the most of the chances he brought to me and I am going to say the break I did in the second set changed everything and I started to feel more comfortable, calm and thinking clearly.”

When asked about the upcoming match with Norrie, the Spaniard replied: “I am going to play against another British player. I think I have played against one before in this tournament; this is going to be the second time.

“I will try to enjoy as much as I can. Being at Wimbledon is super special. As I said after the first round, every time I step on this beautiful court it is a gift, so I am going to make the most of the time I am playing here.

“It is going to be difficult. Cam, I know him pretty well. He is playing great, but it’s going to be an interesting one. I am just excited to play another quarter-final here.”

Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest player to achieve Grand Slam feat

With his win over Rublev, Alcaraz is now the youngest player in the Open Era to reach 12 men’s singles quarter-finals at Grand Slams.

At just 22 years and 56 days old, he tops the likes of Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, and Rafael Nadal.

Despite some near scares at Wimbledon so far, including a five-setter in the first round against Fabio Fognini, the three-peat at the All England Club is still well and truly on the cards.

He leads the head-to-head 4-2 against his quarter-final opponent, Norrie, but has never played the Briton on grass before.

The 29-year-old won their last meeting, which came in the final of the Rio Open.