“Just glad Emma Raducanu came” – Carlos Alcaraz makes his feelings known on Brit’s unexpected gesture of support at Queen’s Club
On June 21, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 2, expressed his joy after learning that Emma Raducanu, his future US Open mixed doubles partner, attended his 6-4, 6-4 semifinal victory over Roberto Bautista Agut at the Queen’s Club Championships, per Sportskeeda. In his post-match press conference, Alcaraz, who was unaware of Raducanu’s presence during the match, said, “I saw on social media she came up to watch my match. I’m just glad. I mean, I was focused on the match. I didn’t see her (smiling). Just glad that she came to support, to watch my match. Yeah, I think it was great having her in the stands,” per Tennis365. Raducanu, joined by Myah Petchey, daughter of her coach Mark, watched from the balcony, sparking fan excitement dubbed “Alcaranu,” per The Mirror.
The gesture came days after their high-profile US Open mixed doubles partnership was announced, with Alcaraz noting, “She’s gonna be the boss,” per The Independent. He expressed eagerness to reciprocate, saying, “I would love to come and watch her… I’m watching her matches on TV every time I can,” if his schedule allows, per MotorcycleSports. Raducanu, sidelined from Berlin due to a back injury, is preparing for Eastbourne, while Alcaraz, after winning Queen’s, is a Wimbledon favorite, per BBC Sport. X posts, like @TrackerTennis, highlighted the moment, though some, like @TweetsOfSportUK, criticized the romantic speculation as “nonsense narrative,” per Sportskeeda.
