Raducanu & Alcaraz 'Just Friends', Deny Dating Rumours With Doubles Partner
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Emma Raducanu declined to comment on dating rumours with Carlos Alcaraz as they prepare for mixed doubles at the US Open.
British number one Emma Raducanu declined to comment on the rumours surrounding a possible relationship with French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz as they prepare for their doubles partnership at the US Open.
Raducanu and Alcaraz practised together at Wimbledon on Friday due to a sponsor's commitment and will team up in mixed doubles at Flushing Meadows in September.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz revealed last week that he had requested to play with Raducanu, who gained fame by winning the US Open in 2021.
Emma Raducanu answers a question about her friendship with Carlos Alcaraz 🎙️ What a note to end the press conference on 😂 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/PMOPLbvOXQ
— TENNIS (@Tennis) June 28, 2025
'We're just good friends," said a smiling Raducanu when questioned about the dating rumours.
'It was fun yesterday. We were both on court with Evian, just getting some volley practice ahead of New York.
'I'm really happy to be playing with him. We had a great time yesterday."
While Alcaraz has enjoyed a rapid rise since his major breakthrough at the US Open three years ago, Raducanu has struggled to maintain her momentum under the spotlight.
The 22-year-old has not advanced beyond the fourth round of a Grand Slam since her victory in New York and has been dealing with a back injury leading up to Wimbledon.
'I know there aren't many opportunities to play at Wimbledon. It happens once a year and for a limited time.
'I'm just looking forward to going out there and soaking in the atmosphere."
Raducanu Reveals Alcaraz Proposed
Earlier, speaking about their upcoming doubles partnership, Raducanu had revealed that Alcaraz was the one who took the first step and proposed the team-up.
'Yes, he asked me. He asked me earlier on in the year, and I was very surprised, honoured, and excited."
I just went through the formality of asking my coach, but of course I was going to say yes," stated a beaming Raducanu to BBC Sport.
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June 28, 2025, 23:08 IST
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