On June 21, 2025, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz commented on Emma Raducanu’s presence at his Queen’s Club Championships semifinal match against Roberto Bautista Agut, which he won 6-4, 7-5, per Express. In a post-match press conference, Alcaraz, aware of social media buzz, said, “I saw on social media that Raducanu came to watch my match. I was focused on my game and didn’t see her. It was great to have her in the stands. I’d love to train with her for mixed doubles, but it depends on the schedule,” per. The 22-year-old Spaniard, addressing their upcoming US Open mixed doubles partnership, promised, “We are going to enjoy it, for sure. I will try to bring my doubles skill. We will try to win, but it’s going to be really, really fun,” per The Guardian.
Raducanu, British No. 1 and world No. 36, was spotted watching Alcaraz, fueling excitement for their “Alcaranu” pairing at the US Open’s revamped mixed doubles event on August 19-20, per Sports Illustrated. Alcaraz, who requested Raducanu as his partner, noted their long-standing friendship, saying, “I’ve known Emma for a really long time… I have a really good relationship with her,” per Wales Online. A viral US Open video showcased their chemistry, with the duo laughing over a coin-flip disagreement, per Sports Illustrated. Despite romance rumors sparked by Raducanu’s appearances at Alcaraz’s 2024 Wimbledon final and now Queen’s, Alcaraz has clarified he’s single, per Wales Online. X posts, like @NewsSportGlobe, amplified the buzz around her visit, per.
