“A very exciting couple” – Carlos Alcaraz & Emma Raducanu earn praise from Mirra Andreeva’s coach amid US Open mixed doubles hype

Conchita Martinez, former Wimbledon champion and current coach of Mirra Andreeva, lauded Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu as “a very exciting couple” for their upcoming partnership in the revamped US Open mixed doubles event, set for August 19-20, per Tennis365. Speaking to Tennis365, Martinez highlighted the duo’s potential to electrify the tournament, saying, “Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu will add some extra excitement to the 2025 US Open mixed doubles competition,” per Tennis365. The announcement of their pairing, among 16 star-studded teams, sent fans into a frenzy, with Alcaraz confirming he made a “special request” to team up with Raducanu, per The Guardian.

Martinez, who also coaches Andreeva—partnered with Daniil Medvedev in the event—praised Alcaraz’s aggressive defensive style, noting, “He gets closer with speed to create an attacking position from being on the defense,” per Tennis365. Raducanu, who shares a “genuine connection” with Alcaraz from their 2021 breakout runs, expressed excitement, saying, “We’ve known each other since juniors, and it’s going to be a blast,” per The Guardian. The new format, featuring short sets and a $1 million prize, has drawn criticism from doubles specialists like Sara Errani, who called it a “profound injustice,” per The New York Times. X posts, like @TweetsOfSportUK, echoed Martinez’s praise, amplifying the “Alcaranu” hype, per. Both players are now preparing for Wimbledon, starting June 30, per BBC Sport.