Tennis star Emma Raducanu has cleared the air about her rumored relationship with Carlos Alcaraz after weeks of speculation surrounding the pair.
Rumors began swirling when the two 22-year-old champions were seen spending time together ahead of Wimbledon and later announced they would play mixed doubles at the upcoming US Open. Fans quickly began to wonder if their chemistry extended beyond the court.
However, Raducanu has now shut down the gossip, laughing off suggestions of a romance during her pre-Wimbledon press conference. “We’re just good friends,” she said with a smile before swiftly ending the line of questioning.
The British player, who famously won the 2021 US Open, admitted she was thrilled when Alcaraz invited her to team up for doubles at the Billie Jean King Tennis Centre in August. “When he asked me, I was going to say yes,” she explained. “I just had to run it by my coach first before making it official.”
Their friendship, Raducanu revealed, dates back to 2021 — the same year both players made their big breakthroughs at Wimbledon and the US Open. “I’ve known him for years,” she said. “Back then, he would play the day before me, and watching him win motivated me to do the same.”
Reflecting on their bond, she added, “It’s nice that we still have that connection. When you become more successful, you really appreciate the friendships you built before all the fame because those are the genuine ones.”
Recently, Raducanu was spotted cheering Alcaraz on at the Queen’s Club, where he took home the title. Eyewitnesses noted that their arrivals at the venue were just minutes apart, sparking even more chatter among fans and fellow players.
“People couldn’t help but notice their chemistry,” a source told *The Sun*. “They were laughing and chatting comfortably — it was clear they have a close friendship.”
For now, both players are focused on Wimbledon. Raducanu will open against fellow Brit Mingge Xu, while Alcaraz begins his title defense against Italy’s Fabio Fognini.
Despite the buzz off the court, Raducanu insists that her partnership with Alcaraz remains purely professional — though their upcoming doubles debut is sure to keep fans watching closely
