Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Make Headlines With Hilarious Test Fail Before US Open Doubles Bid
Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu, set to partner in the revamped US Open mixed doubles event, made headlines with a lighthearted compatibility test failure during a promotional interview at Queen’s Club, per EssentiallySports. The duo, dubbed “Alcaranu” by fans, were quizzed by tennis impersonator Josh Berry in a viral video that showcased their off-court chemistry, per Tennis365. Asked to simultaneously choose “heads” or “tails” for a hypothetical coin toss, Raducanu picked “tails” while Alcaraz chose “heads,” leading to laughter and Raducanu joking, “I always pick tails. Always,” with Alcaraz responding, “Honestly, I always let my opponent pick. Depends on the mood of the day,” per EssentiallySports.
The playful moment, part of a fun interaction featuring Berry’s impersonations of Andy Murray, John McEnroe, and Rafael Nadal, highlighted their long-standing friendship, per Tennis365. Alcaraz, who initiated the partnership, said, “I just asked Emma if she wants to play doubles with me… I’ve known Emma for a really long time,” calling her “the boss” on court, per The Guardian. Despite the failed test, their camaraderie shone through, though a fan ranking on X placed their verbal coordination 13th among 16 US Open pairs, per EssentiallySports. The event, set for August 19–20, features a star-studded lineup with a $1 million prize, but their low combined singles ranking (Raducanu at No. 36, Alcaraz at No. 2) means they’ll likely need a wildcard, per The Athletic.
