London, July 7 -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Andrey Rublev and advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals, while women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run with a straight-sets victory over Elise Mertens on Sunday.
Alcaraz dropped the first set against the 14th-seeded Rublev but showcased his trademark resilience, rallying to win 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
The 22-year-old Spaniard converted crucial break points in the second and third sets before sealing the match with another break in the fourth.
"One point can change a match completely. You have to stay there all the time, be strong mentally," said Alcaraz, who remains on track for a third consecutive Wimbledon title.
He will next...