In the 2023 Wimbledon tournament, broadcasted live on BBC TV, radio and online platforms, Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev has advanced to his first Wimbledon quarter-final. This achievement was sealed with an extraordinary shot in the final game of a five-set match against Alexander Bublik at the All England Club. The showdown, which took place from 3-16 July, kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Rublev secured an exhilarating 7-5 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 victory on Centre Court, after an intense match against Bublik who demonstrated skill and strategy with underarm serves in the fourth and eighth games of the second set. Bublik’s performance sparked a vigorous comeback, pushing the match to five sets, but it was Rublev who ultimately triumphed.
The climax of the match came with a spectacular point where Rublev, the tournament’s seventh seed, dived to his right and achieved a winning shot that left the audience astonished. This remarkable point elicited a standing ovation from the thrilled Centre Court audience, who recognized it as one of the tournament’s best moments.
The electrifying finale was praised by John McEnroe, a three-time Wimbledon champion and BBC commentator, as one of the “great shots we’ve seen here”. McEnroe applauded the “incredible” shot, branding it an “electric way” to conclude the match.
The surprise of the match wasn’t only limited to the spectators; Bublik himself was taken aback by Rublev’s diving shot, acknowledging it with applause from his end of the court. Yet, Rublev later confessed it was a stroke of luck he doubted he could repeat, describing it as the “most lucky shot ever.”
Rublev now faces the prospect of competing against either current champion Novak Djokovic or Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-final.
This win holds significance for 25-year-old Rublev, marking his entrance to the quarter-finals in every Grand Slam. However, Rublev has yet to surpass this stage, having experienced losses in the last eight of the Australian and French Opens twice, as well as three defeats at the same stage of the US Open.
Rublev endured a painful finger injury during the match, needing medical assistance at 4-4 in the opening set. However, even with his bandaged finger, Rublev benefitted from Bublik’s double fault on set point to claim the set.
Bublik, in his first appearance in the last 16 of a grand slam, kept the audience captivated with his daring underarm serves. But despite his valiant effort, he eventually fell to Rublev’s tenacity and skill.
Meanwhile, in other matches, Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, the 21st seed, wrapped up victory in the last of the third-round matches, beating 10th seed American Frances Tiafoe in straight sets.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Wimbledon 2023 Andrey Rublev Victory
Who won the Wimbledon match between Andrey Rublev and Alexander Bublik in 2023?
Andrey Rublev won the match against Alexander Bublik in a thrilling five-set showdown at the 2023 Wimbledon tournament.
What was the score of the Rublev vs. Bublik match at Wimbledon 2023?
The match concluded with Rublev securing a 7-5 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 victory on Centre Court.
What notable moment happened in the Rublev-Bublik match?
In the final game, Rublev made an extraordinary shot that stunned both the audience and his opponent. This shot was described as one of the “great shots we’ve seen here” by commentator John McEnroe.
Who will Andrey Rublev face in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2023?
Rublev could face either the reigning champion Novak Djokovic or Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals, depending on the outcome of their match.
How significant is this victory for Andrey Rublev?
This victory is particularly significant for Rublev as it means he has now reached the quarter-finals in all Grand Slam tournaments. However, he has yet to move beyond this stage in any of them.
More about Wimbledon 2023 Andrey Rublev Victory
- Wimbledon Official Website
- BBC Sports Tennis
- Player Profile: Andrey Rublev
- Player Profile: Alexander Bublik
- Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments
5 comments
i still can’t believe that shot, it was just out of this world. Pure magic from Rublev!
rublev v djokovic? Now that’s a match I cant wait to see, it’s gonna be epic!!
Wow, what a match!! Rublev really showed his class, that wonder shot was insane.
This just shows how unpredictable and exciting tennis can be, Great performance by both players, but Rublev’s wonder shot was just… wow!
bublik had a good run, but Rublev was just unstoppable today. Lookin forward to see him in the quarters!