Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion and World No. 38, addressed persistent rumors about a romantic relationship with Carlos Alcaraz, the World No. 2 and two-time Wimbledon champion, during a June 27, 2025, press conference at Wimbledon’s Media Day. Responding to speculation fueled by their upcoming US Open mixed doubles partnership, Raducanu laughed and stated, “We’re just good friends,” prompting a polite chuckle from the press, per @tennisweeklypod. She emphasized their bond, forged during their 2021 Wimbledon and US Open breakthroughs, saying, “I’m glad the internet’s having fun, but we’ve known each other since we were 18. It’s a genuine connection, not romance,” per *BBC Sport*.[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/international-sports/emma-addresses-carlos-alcaraz-dating-buzz-ahead-of-us-open/articleshow/122062551.cms)
The rumors intensified after Raducanu was spotted cheering Alcaraz’s 6-4, 6-4 Queen’s Club semifinal win over Roberto Bautista Agut on June 21, per *The Guardian*. Alcaraz, who requested Raducanu as his US Open partner, admitted she “took a while” to agree, requiring team consultation, but added, “She’s going to be the boss,” per *The Guardian*. Raducanu clarified to *BBC Sport*, “I was honored and excited, but I had to ask my coach. Of course, I was going to say yes.” Their chemistry, evident in a June 26 practice session at Aorangi Park, sparked further speculation, with @nypostsports noting they were “the talk of the tennis world.”[](https://x.com/nypost/status/1937511414312075630)[](https://www.nine.com.au/sport/tennis/news-2025-carlos-alcaraz-emma-raducanu-romantic-relationship-rumours-report-us-open-mixed-doubles-pairing-20250624-p5ma12.html)
A body language expert, Stanton, claimed Raducanu appeared “besotted” in a BBC interview, citing her pupil dilation and emotional shift when discussing Alcaraz, per *The Mirror*. However, Raducanu dismissed this, focusing on their shared history and mutual respect, telling *The Times*, “We value connections from when we were young. Carlos inspires me with his creativity.” Both players are single—Raducanu split from Carlo Agostinelli in 2024, and Alcaraz confirmed his status on Molusco TV, per *Wales Online*.[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-besotted-carlos-alcaraz-wimbledon)[](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/tennis/emma-raducanu-carlos-alcaraz-partnership-31875442)
At Wimbledon, Raducanu faces Mingge Xu in the first round, with Aryna Sabalenka a potential third-round opponent, while Alcaraz opens against Fabio Fognini, per *The Independent*. Their focus remains on tennis, with Raducanu aiming to rediscover joy and Alcaraz chasing a third straight title, per *Express.co.uk*. Fans on X, like @DExpress_Sport, praised Raducanu’s clarity, quashing the “Alcaranu” narrative.[](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/wimbledon-draw-live-2025-updates-alcaraz-raducanu-b2777712.html)
