Rumours about Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz's relationship swirl, with Raducanu humorously yet hesitantly discussing them prior to Wimbledon.
The Downlow on Raducanu and Alcaraz: Just Friends, Not More
Emma Raducanu has squashed rumors of a relationship with Carlos Alcaraz once and for all. The 22-year-olds are joining forces for doubles play at the US Open this summer, fueling gossip about a potential romance. But fear not, tennis fans – they’re just pals!
Raducanu and Alcaraz are teaming up at the Billie Jean King Tennis Centre, with both aiming to add a doubles title to their US Open singles victories. While SunSport exclusively reported that their bond stretches beyond the court, Raducanu swears it's purely platonic.
During her pre-Wimbledon press conference, she giggled, "We're just good friends." So, let's put those relationship rumors to bed, shall we?
Raducanu is thrilled about teaming up with the World No. 2, fresh off his French Open victory earlier this month. As she recalls Alcaraz asking her to partner up, she explains that she had to run it by her team first. But, if it weren't for the formality, she would've gladly accepted his offer right away.
The pair go way back, having known each other for years. They first formed a bond during Wimbledon 2021, and their friendship continued to grow during the US Open in 2021. Raducanu admits that she took inspiration from Alcaraz's matches, pushing herself to perform at her best.
Raducanu is still close with Alcaraz, despite his meteoric rise in rankings. In a nod to their enduring friendship, she shares that she values those connections from her younger years, as they are genuine and remind her of simpler times before fame and fortune took over.
Rumors of a romantic connection between Raducanu and Alcaraz have been swirling since they announced their doubles partnership. However, both players have been open about their friendship, dismissing any notion of a relationship. Fans can rest assured that they are simply rooting for their favorite tennis duo, and not shipping any romantic storylines!
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The pair will team up at the Billie Jean King Tennis Centre in August as they both look to add a doubles success to their US Open singles titles.
SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this week that the duo's relationship goes further than the court, but Raducanu insists there's no romance.
When asked about it in her pre-Wimbledon press conference, the British star said while giggling: "We're just good friends".
Raducanu is jumping at the idea of teaming up with the World No2, who is hot off the heels of winning the French Open earlier this month.
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"But for me, when he asked me, I was going to say yes, I just had to kind of go through the formality of asking my coach, so I didn't just make the decision."
On how they became friends, Raducanu added: "I've known him for years.
"And actually in Wimbledon 2021 it was like kind of the first time I started getting to know him, and I had a good run there and then also again in the US Open in 2021.
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Enrichment Data:Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz are closer than just doubles partners for the US Open, with their relationship extending beyond the court. However, Raducanu emphasized during her pre-Wimbledon press conference that their friendship is strictly platonic. Despite this, the pair has been bonding both on and off the court since Wimbledon 2021, when Raducanu witnessed Alcaraz's progress firsthand and took inspiration from his performance. Alcaraz, now the French Open champion, is looking forward to partnering with Raducanu at the US Open later this year.
- Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz will be teaming up for doubles play at the US Open later this year.
- Despite the rumors, their bond solely extends to a strong friendship as Raducanu clarified during her pre-Wimbledon press conference.
