“We’re Just Good Friends,” Says Raducanu With a Smile
British tennis star Emma Raducanu has finally addressed the swirling rumors linking her romantically with Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz, just days before Wimbledon 2025 kicks off in London.
During a pre-tournament press conference, Raducanu was asked point-blank about her relationship with Alcaraz following recent sightings of the two together, including her cheering him on during the HSBC Championships semifinal in west London.
With a calm smile and a playful tone, the 2021 US Open champion responded, “We’re just good friends.” The remark triggered laughter in the press room and prompted the moderator to quickly wrap up the session.
“Way to wrap up!” Raducanu joked, clearly amused by the timing of the question and the abrupt end of the media conference.
Practice Sessions and Public Appearances Fuel Speculation
Speculation about the pair intensified after Raducanu and Alcaraz were spotted practising together at Wimbledon on Friday, a rare joint appearance for top-tier male and female players outside of doubles competition.
Asked about the session, Raducanu clarified, “It was fun yesterday. We were both on court with Evian,” referring to their shared sponsorship with the French mineral water brand.
From Friends to Mixed Doubles Partners at the US Open
While Raducanu insists the pair are not dating, they will be teaming up professionally in August for a historic event: the first-ever standalone US Open mixed doubles tournament, set for August 19–20, just days before the main tournament begins.
“I’m super excited about it. I think it’s going to be great,” Alcaraz said recently of the pairing. “It was an amazing idea for the tournament. We’ll try to win. But obviously it’s going to be really, really fun.”
The new mixed doubles format was introduced this year to attract high-profile singles players, many of whom traditionally skip doubles events due to scheduling and fatigue. With Raducanu and Alcaraz entering as one of the headline pairings, the event is already generating significant buzz.
- Entry deadline: July 28
- Main tournament start: August 24
Wimbledon 2025: Raducanu Opens Against Fellow Brit
Before heading to New York, Raducanu will be focused on her Wimbledon campaign. She is set to face Mimi Xu, a wildcard entrant from Britain, in the first round of the women’s singles.
This year’s tournament marks Raducanu’s return to form after injury setbacks and inconsistent performances since her breakout US Open win in 2021. With her game showing signs of resurgence and a supportive home crowd behind her, expectations are high.
The Bottom Line
Emma Raducanu may have put the dating rumors to rest (for now), but her partnership with Carlos Alcaraz—on the court—has just begun. As they gear up for Wimbledon and an exciting new mixed doubles chapter at the US Open, tennis fans have plenty to watch.
