Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion and World No. 38, has sparked widespread speculation about her relationship with Carlos Alcaraz, the World No. 2 and two-time Wimbledon champion, just days before the 2025 Wimbledon Championships begin on June 30. In a BBC interview on June 23, 2025, Raducanu discussed their upcoming US Open mixed doubles partnership, emphasizing a “genuine connection” forged during their breakout runs at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2021. Her comments, coupled with body language analyzed by experts, have fueled rumors of a potential romantic link, though Raducanu clarified their bond as a deep friendship rooted in shared early career experiences.
Raducanu, 22, recounted how their friendship began: “I’ve known him for years. Wimbledon 2021 was the first time I started getting to know him. He was always playing the day before me, I would see him win, and then I would have motivation to win,” she told *The Guardian*. Their connection deepened at the 2021 US Open, where Alcaraz’s third-round upset over Stefanos Tsitsipas inspired Raducanu’s historic title run. “We were staying in touch the whole time. He’s obviously overtaken me a lot, but it’s nice we have that from a while ago,” she added. Her appearance at Alcaraz’s Queen’s Club semifinal against Roberto Bautista Agut on June 21, 2025, further intensified speculation, with *The Sun* reporting their “spark” as “the talk of Queen’s”.
Body language expert Darren Stanton, speaking to *OLBG* on June 25, 2025, noted Raducanu’s “coy smile,” “hair-preen gestures,” and “dilated pupils” when discussing Alcaraz, suggesting she might be “besotted” and hinting at potential for “something more” in the future. Raducanu, however, dismissed romantic rumors with a lighthearted response: “I’m glad the internet is having fun, and we’re providing some entertainment for everyone,” per *BBC Sport*. Alcaraz, also 22, confirmed their long-standing friendship, saying, “I’ve known Emma for a really long time. I have a really good relationship with her,” and playfully noted she’d be “the boss” in their doubles partnership.
Both players have addressed their single status, with Alcaraz stating on the *Molusco TV* podcast, “I’m single, but I’m looking for someone,” and Raducanu noting her focus on tennis after splitting with Carlo Agostinelli in June 2024. Despite fan excitement over their “Alcaranu” pairing, Raducanu’s comments underscore a platonic bond, though her emotional Eastbourne win and Alcaraz’s Queen’s title highlight their mutual support as they head into Wimbledon, where Raducanu faces injury challenges and Alcaraz aims for a third straight title.
