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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Andrey Rublev Head-to-Head, Prediction, and Betting Odds for ATP Cincinnati Open 2025 Quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz and Andrey Rublev square off in a blockbuster Cincinnati Open 2025 quarterfinal.

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Second seed Carlos Alcaraz meets ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a high-octane Cincinnati Open 2025 quarterfinal. Both received first-round byes, but their roads here told different stories. Alcaraz battled past Damir Dzumhur in three sets before cruising through Hamad Medjedovic and lucky loser Luca Nardi in straight sets. Rublev swept past Learner Tien, endured a tense three-setter against 21st seed Alexei Popyrin with two tiebreaks, and then outclassed Francisco Comesana in the fourth round.

"So quick he could answer a missed call" 😎@carlosalcaraz #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/p2sS9brahJ
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 14, 2025

Alcaraz has been on a tear in 2025 so far. He has lifted five titles in London, Roland Garros, Rome, Rotterdam and Monte Carlo and has also finished runner-up at Wimbledon and Barcelona. Despite a recent loss to Jannik Sinner, his numbers remain elite. He has struck 311 aces, won 73% of his first-serve points and converted 45% of his break points from 516 chances.

Movin' on 🙌@andreyrublev powers past Comesana 6-2 6-3 to reach his 15th career Masters quarter-final. #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/nvkvIB1I9K
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 14, 2025

Rublev’s year has been a mix of highs and inconsistency. He lifted the Doha trophy after edging Jack Draper in a grueling three-set final and reached the final in Bad Homburg before falling to Flavio Cobolli. He also made the semifinals in the Open Occitanie and Los Cabos, along with quarterfinal runs in Rotterdam, Toronto, and now Cincinnati. His stats underline his firepower with 337 aces, 77% first-serve points won, 29% first-serve return points won, and a 35% break-point conversion from 327 chances.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Andrey Rublev Head-to-Head Record

Carlos Alcaraz holds a 3-1 edge in his rivalry with Andrey Rublev. Their first clash came at the 2023 ATP Finals, where Alcaraz announced himself in style with a straight-sets win. Rublev hit back in 2024, outlasting the Spaniard in a gritty three-set battle in Madrid. But since then, it’s been all Alcaraz, claiming victory at the 2024 ATP Finals and again last month at Wimbledon, reasserting his dominance.

Year	Event	Round	winner	Score
2025	Wimbledon	Round of 16	Carlos Alcaraz	6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4
2024	Nitto ATP Finals	Round Robin	Carlos Alcaraz	6-3, 7-6(8)
2024	Madrid	Quarterfinal	Andrey Rublev	4-6, 6-3, 6-2
2023	Nitto ATP Finals	Round Robin	Carlos Alcaraz	7-5, 6-2

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Andrey Rublev Comparison

Carlos Alcaraz	Category	Andrey Rublev
2	Current Ranking	11
257-62	Career W-L	361-202
48-6	YTD W-L	26-18
21	Career Titles	17
5	Grand Slams	0
5	YTD Titles	1

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Andrey Rublev Prediction

Alcaraz’s form and all-court versatility give him the upper hand against Rublev’s baseline firepower. If he maintains his aggressive return game and capitalizes on break-point chances as he has all season, the Spaniard should edge this one.

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 🖌️ @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/wvhbqlktEV
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 13, 2025

Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Andrey Rublev ATP Cincinnati Open 2025 Betting Odds

At 6/25, Alcaraz is the clear favorite, while Rublev’s 16/5 line reflects his underdog status.

Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:

Carlos Alcaraz: 6/25

Andrey Rublev: 16/5

Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via BetMGM):

Total Sets Under 2.5: 12/25

Total Sets Over 2.5: 8/5

Total Games Under 19.5: 39/20

Total Game Over 19.5: 7/20

Alcaraz Set 1 Winner: 1/3

Rublev Set 1 Winner: 9/4

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