Nick Kyrgios, the controversial Australian tennis star, sparked a media frenzy at Wimbledon 2025 by jokingly suggesting that British No. 1 Emma Raducanu is at the center of a “love triangle” involving reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz and British men’s No. 1 Jack Draper. During a talkSPORT broadcast on July 1, 2025, Kyrgios, sidelined by injury and working as a pundit, said with a grin, “I think it’s a love triangle! Draper, Alcaraz, Raducanu. They’re fighting over Raducanu, I’m not sure,” per *The Mirror* and *Daily Star*. The cheeky comment, made while analyzing Raducanu’s 6-3, 6-3 first-round win over Mimi Xu, ignited speculation about her personal life, despite Raducanu firmly denying any romantic involvement.
Raducanu, 22, and Alcaraz, also 22, have been linked due to their upcoming mixed doubles partnership at the 2025 US Open and off-court camaraderie, including joint appearances as Evian brand ambassadors and practice sessions at Wimbledon, per *Daily Mail*. When questioned about romance rumors, Raducanu laughed them off, stating, “I’m really happy to be playing with him… we’re just good friends,” during a press conference, per *The Sport Review*. She highlighted their four-year friendship, noting their connection since Alcaraz’s breakout 2021 Wimbledon win over Stefanos Tsitsipas. Alcaraz echoed this, saying he’d “do whatever Emma wants” for their doubles strategy, per *Daily Mail*. Jack Draper, 23, added to the narrative by graciously accepting Raducanu’s choice of Alcaraz as her doubles partner, telling *The Sport Review* at Queen’s Club, “She chose the best partner, for sure,” dispelling any rivalry.
Kyrgios’ playful remark, met with enthusiasm by co-host Ally McCoist, who said, “This is the stuff we want to hear!” leaned into the tennis world’s love for a “love story,” per *Express.co.uk*. He added, “I don’t know who’s making her happy… as long as she’s happy,” acknowledging the pressure Raducanu faces as British No. 1 after her 2021 US Open win at 19. Fans on X, like @DExpress_Sport and @MailSport, amplified the buzz, though some, like @tennisweeklypod, noted Raducanu’s clear denial. Facing 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova next, Raducanu’s focus remains on-court, undeterred by off-court gossip.
