On June 21, 2025, Emma Raducanu, the British No. 1 ranked world No. 36, was spotted in the stands at the Queen’s Club Championships, enthusiastically watching her US Open mixed doubles partner, Carlos Alcaraz, defeat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals, per Express. Cameras captured Raducanu, seated next to Myah Petchey, daughter of her coach Mark Petchey, smiling and cheering as Alcaraz, world No. 2, showcased a masterclass, extending his career-best 16-match winning streak, per Sportskeeda. Her animated reactions, including laughter during Alcaraz’s signature drop shots and volleys, went viral, with X posts like @tntsports noting, “An interested spectator at Queen’s 👀,” per. The moment fueled buzz about their “Alcaranu” partnership for the US Open’s revamped mixed doubles event on August 19-20, per Tennis365.
Raducanu, who withdrew from the Berlin Open due to a back injury, appeared relaxed, with Getty Images capturing her joy as Alcaraz sealed the match with a pinpoint forehand, per Marca. Alcaraz later expressed gratitude, saying, “I saw on social media that she came to watch my match. I was focused on the match. I didn’t see her. I’m just glad she came to support,” per Express. Their friendship, highlighted by Alcaraz’s request to team up with Raducanu, has sparked fan excitement, though he clarified he’s single, per Wales Online. X posts, like @Prey_bhatt, noted some Alcaraz fans’ mixed reactions, per, while @TheTennisLetter called it a “dream team” moment, per.
