Emma Raducanu has once again become the center of attention at Wimbledon—not only for her impressive tennis skills but also for her rumored love life. The British No. 1 has reignited talk of a possible romance after being spotted with former tennis prodigy Benjamin Heynold at the All England Club.
Heynold, a 24-year-old student at the University of North Carolina, was seen wearing a light blue shirt and cap as he watched Raducanu’s second-round victory over Marketa Vondrousova. Sitting beside her coach Nick Cavaday, Heynold’s presence didn’t go unnoticed by fans and cameras alike.
The pair share a long history, having known each other since the age of six and even representing Team GB together as junior players. A resurfaced 2016 photo showing them smiling side by side has only added to the speculation that their friendship may have evolved into something more.
Heynold has been a familiar face in Raducanu’s circle lately. He was also seen cheering her on during her quarter-final run at Queen’s last month—and even appeared in the background of one of her selfies. His repeated appearances have led fans to wonder if there’s more than friendship between the two.
However, Benjamin isn’t the only name being linked to Raducanu. Rumors have also swirled around her close friendship with reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, with whom she is set to play mixed doubles at the upcoming U.S. Open.
The speculation reached new heights after Raducanu was seen supporting Alcaraz at Queen’s earlier this summer. During a Wimbledon press conference, she put the rumors to rest, clarifying, “We’re just good friends.”
Still, Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios stirred the pot by joking that Raducanu might be caught in a “love triangle” involving Alcaraz and fellow Brit Jack Draper. “I think it’s a love triangle—Draper, Alcaraz, Raducanu. They’re fighting over her,” he told talkSPORT with a laugh.
Despite the gossip surrounding her personal life, Raducanu remains focused on her Wimbledon campaign. Following her split from ex-boyfriend Carlo Agostinelli last year, she has often spoken about her disciplined upbringing in Bromley, where tennis took priority over dating.
Now, after two commanding wins in straight sets, Raducanu faces her toughest challenge yet—world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian powerhouse, who reached both the Australian Open and French Open finals this year, is the favorite to claim her first Wimbledon title. But if Raducanu can pull off an upset, she’ll instantly establish herself as a strong contender for the championship.
As the spotlight on her continues to grow, one thing’s for certain—Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon story is captivating fans both on and off the court.
