Emma Raducanu Shares First Reaction to Carlos Alcaraz US Open Mixed Doubles Partnership
On June 18, 2025, Emma Raducanu expressed her excitement about partnering with Carlos Alcaraz for the US Open mixed doubles event, responding to his playful comment that she’ll be “the boss” on court. Speaking at the Queen’s Club Championships after her 6-4, 6-3 win over Rebecca Sramkova, Raducanu said, “I’m super excited to play with Carlos. He’s such an amazing player, and it’s going to be a lot of fun. I don’t know about being ‘the boss,’ but we’ll definitely have a good time out there,” per Express. Her comments mark her first public reaction to the blockbuster “Alcaranu” pairing, announced on June 17 for the August 19–20 event during US Open Fan Week.
Partnership Background
Alcaraz, ATP No. 2, revealed he made a “special request” to team up with Raducanu, WTA No. 36, saying, “I was thinking that I couldn’t play better if it wasn’t with Emma,” after his Queen’s Club win on June 17, per Hindustan Times. Raducanu, who hesitated briefly before agreeing, brings limited doubles experience, having debuted with Katie Boulter at Queen’s last week, per Daily Mail. Their friendship, rooted in junior days and mutual admiration—Raducanu attended Alcaraz’s 2024 Wimbledon final, and he praised her 2023 comeback—fuels the partnership, per The Independent SG. Alcaraz’s doubles experience includes playing with Rafael Nadal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, per.
US Open Mixed Doubles Context
The revamped US Open mixed doubles, with a $1 million prize and “fast-four” format (sets to four games, tie-break at 3-3), features 16 teams, including Jannik Sinner-Emma Navarro and Naomi Osaka-Nick Kyrgios. Only eight teams qualify via combined singles rankings, with eight wildcards, meaning Alcaraz-Raducanu’s entry isn’t guaranteed, per Pro Football Network. Fan excitement is high, with X posts like @RaducanuNews calling it “BIG NEWS” and @TennisTV quoting Jack Draper’s support: “A wise person told me to find the best partner, and that’s what she did in Alcaraz,” per.
Raducanu’s Perspective
Raducanu, reflecting on her recent doubles outing with Boulter, said, “Playing doubles at Queen’s gave me a taste for it. With Carlos, it’s a different level, but I’m ready to learn and enjoy it,” per Sportskeeda. Despite her 2024 Wimbledon mixed doubles withdrawal with Andy Murray due to wrist issues, she’s optimistic about this “fun” opportunity, per Gamereactor. As both players prepare for Wimbledon 2025 (June 30–July 13), their US Open pairing promises to captivate fans, per @tntsports.
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