PHOTO: Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz Spark Dating Buzz With Adorable Courtside Moment at Cincinnati Open
Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz, set to partner in mixed doubles at the 2025 US Open, shared a heartwarming moment at the Cincinnati Open on August 7, 2025, that left fans in awe. During a practice session at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, the two were caught exchanging playful gestures, with Alcaraz tossing a towel to Raducanu and the pair laughing as they chatted, as captured in a video posted by @CincyTennis on X. The clip, described as “adorable” by @TennisFanatic22, showed Raducanu mimicking Alcaraz’s signature forehand swing, prompting a grin and a mock bow from the Spaniard, per tennisuptodate.com. Fans on X, like @TheTennisLetter, gushed, “Emma and Carlos’ chemistry is unreal—can’t wait for their US Open doubles!”
Their interaction, fueling excitement for their upcoming US Open partnership, builds on a friendship that began at the 2021 US Open, where both had breakout runs—Raducanu winning the title and Alcaraz reaching the quarterfinals. Raducanu, now No. 38, highlighted their bond in a June 2025 BBC Sport interview, saying, “We go back a long way… we were speaking and friends before anyone won anything,” per. Alcaraz, world No. 2, expressed enthusiasm for their partnership, joking that Raducanu is “the boss,” per AS USA. Their Cincinnati encounter, ahead of Raducanu’s second-round win over Olga Danilović (6-3, 6-2) and Alcaraz’s match against Damir Džumhur, showcased their chemistry, with Raducanu praising Alcaraz’s support during her Queen’s Club visit, per Sportskeeda.
The moment quashed lingering romance rumors, which Raducanu addressed lightheartedly: “I’m glad the internet’s having fun,” she told BBC Sport, emphasizing their friendship, per. Fans on X, like @SoaringTennis, noted, “This is pure, platonic vibes—love their energy!” As Raducanu prepares to face Aryna Sabalenka and Alcaraz aims for a deep run, their “sweet gestures” have heightened anticipation for their US Open mixed doubles campaign, with @TennisNow predicting, “This duo could steal the show in New York.”
