Smiling Emma Raducanu & Carlos Alcaraz grow closer as pair spotted with arms round each other in pics for water brand
SMILING tennis aces Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz grow closer on and off court — and seem destined for a love match.
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Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz grow closer on and off court — and seem destined for a love match
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Emma put her arm around Carlos as he joined her as a global brand ambassador for bottled water Wimbledon sponsor Evian
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In another snap, the pair — due to partner at the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship in August — laughed on court and have a clear 'spark', insiders say.
World No.38 Emma set tongues wagging when she was seen cheering on Wimbledon favourite
She tried to play down rumours of a blossoming relationship at a press conference yesterday, grinning as she insisted that
The pair will team up at the
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SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this week that
When asked about it in her pre-Wimbledon press conference, the British star said while giggling: "We're just good friends".
Recalling when Alcaraz asked her to join forces, Raducanu said: "I mean, of course, I had to ask my team if they wanted me to play.
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"But for me, when he asked me, I was going to say yes, I just had to kind of go through the formality of asking my coach, so I didn't just make the decision."
On how they became friends, Raducanu added: "I've known him for years.
Emma Raducanu opens up on relationship with Carlos Alcaraz and when they first grew close as they enjoy cosy days out
"And actually in Wimbledon 2021 it was like kind of the first time I started getting to know him, and I had a good run there and then also again in the US Open in 2021."
Brit No.2 Katie Boulter, 28, said yesterday she feels 'safe' at Wimbledon after revealing she and her family have had death threats.
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