Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis superstar and six-time Grand Slam champion, has opened up about the challenges of dating as a world-traveling athlete — while firmly shutting down persistent rumors linking him to Britain’s Emma Raducanu.
The Honest Admission: Single and Struggling to Date
In a candid July 2024 interview with The Sunday Times, Alcaraz revealed how tough it is to balance his personal life with a demanding tennis career.
“No, I am single. I am looking for someone. It can be difficult as a tennis player to meet the right person because you are travelling all the time,” he said. When the interviewer teased that he surely had no shortage of admirers, Alcaraz laughed: “I hope so.” The line quickly went viral — and the curiosity around his love life hasn’t cooled since.
Fast forward to 2025, and Alcaraz has been romantically linked to Brooks Nader, the 28-year-old Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and former Dancing with the Stars contestant. The relationship was confirmed in September when Nader’s sister, Grace Ann, said, “The rumors are true… dating is such a loose term, but he’s the man of the hour.” Asked about it on Watch What Happens Live, Brooks simply smiled: “A lady never kisses and tells — especially twice.”
His Stance on Emma Raducanu: “Just Good Friends”
Despite the ongoing fan obsession, Alcaraz insists there’s nothing romantic between him and Raducanu. The two 22-year-olds have shared light-hearted moments both on and off the court — sparking endless social media speculation — but Alcaraz has been clear about the nature of their friendship.
“I’ve known Emma for a really long time… I have a really good relationship with her. We’re just good friends,” he told reporters in June 2025 ahead of the US Open.
The rumors began swirling when Raducanu was spotted in Alcaraz’s player box during his 2024 Wimbledon final. They later teamed up for mixed doubles at the 2025 US Open, losing in the first round but laughing their way through the post-match press conference. “That was fun @emmaraducanu!” Alcaraz wrote on Instagram afterward.
When asked if he noticed her cheering him on at Wimbledon, Alcaraz smiled: “I don’t know if she came to see me… Who knows? You have to ask her!”
Raducanu, meanwhile, kept things simple in her own interviews: “We’re just friends.” She’s been single since splitting from Carlo Agostinelli in 2024.
Timeline of the Rumours vs. Reality
| Date | Rumour | Alcaraz’s Response |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Raducanu spotted at his Wimbledon final | “Who knows why she came?” |
| Jun 2025 | Requested her as mixed doubles partner | “Couldn’t play better if it wasn’t with Emma” (on tennis, not romance) |
| Aug 2025 | “Flirty” doubles loss goes viral | Joint post: “That was fun” |
| Sep 2025 | Brooks Nader dating leaks | Relationship confirmed – Emma who? |
Why the Shipping Won’t Stop
They’re both young, charming Grand Slam champions with a shared sense of humor and massive fanbases. That chemistry — however friendly — fuels endless online chatter. Searches for “Alcaraz Raducanu” spiked more than 2,000% in 2025, and a Reddit thread dedicated to their interactions has grown to over 13,000 members.
Still, Alcaraz’s message is consistent: friendship only. His focus now is on closing the season strong at the ATP Finals in Turin (November 9–16). “Tennis first — love life’s complicated enough,” he said after his Paris Masters win.
So for now, shippers can relax — the only love between Alcaraz and Raducanu is on the scoreboard. 🎾❤️
