Carlos Alcaraz knows that he risked more than expected against Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the 'Cincinnati Open', but he overcame the difficulties and qualified for the semifinals in Ohio also thanks to some gifts from the Russian player in the decisive moment of the challenge.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and second-ranked Coco Gauff were sent crashing out of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz fought off

The Russian has avenged three recent losses en route to the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals—where Carlos Alcaraz awaits.