Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion, humorously claimed “all the pressure is on me” when discussing his upcoming US Open mixed doubles partnership with Emma Raducanu, per @TheTennisLetter. During a lighthearted Q&A session at Queen’s Club, Alcaraz and Raducanu, dubbed “Alcaranu” by fans, faced questions from impersonator Josh Berry. When asked about a coin toss decision, Raducanu said, “I’d let you pick. I’m just gonna take his lead,” prompting Alcaraz to quip, “All the pressure is on me,” sparking laughter, per. Alcaraz, who initiated the partnership by making a “special request” to Raducanu, called her “the boss” on court, emphasizing their long-standing friendship, per The Guardian.
The US Open’s revamped mixed doubles event, set for August 19–20, 2025, with a $1 million prize, features a star-studded lineup, including Jannik Sinner with Emma Navarro and Novak Djokovic with Olga Danilovic, per BBC Sport. Alcaraz, fresh off a 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-5 win over Jaume Munar at Queen’s, expressed excitement despite the pressure, saying, “We will try to win, but it’s going to be really, really fun,” per Times of India. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, hesitated before agreeing, with Alcaraz joking, “She took a while,” per Daily Mail. Their pairing, needing a wildcard due to combined rankings, has fueled fan excitement, amplified by past romance rumors, which Alcaraz has consistently downplayed, per Wales Online.
