New Emma Raducanu romance rumour as tennis ace seen in stands after Carlos Alcaraz comments
Emma Raducanu has been making plenty of headlines at Wimbledon, and not just for her performance on the court, as romance rumours continue to surround the British star
Emma Raducanu has been romantically linked with a second tennis player following rumours about her relationship with Carlos Alcaraz
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As Emma Raducanu's 2025 Wimbledon campaign gets into full swing, the spotlight isn't just on her tennis prowess.
The British No. 1, 22, has sparked fresh romance rumours, with former tennis prodigy Benjamin Heynold spotted cheering her on from the stands at the All England Club.
Heynold, 24, a student at the University of North Carolina, was seen in a light blue shirt and cap, watching intently alongside Raducanu's coach Nick Cavaday during her second round win over Marketa Vondrousova on Wednesday.
Heynold and Raducanu share a deep history, having known each other since they were six years old and represented Team GB together in their junior tennis days.
Their long-standing friendship, evidenced by a heartwarming 2016 photo of the pair which has been doing the rounds on social media, has fuelled speculation that their relationship may have blossomed into something more serious.
This isn't the first time Heynold has been by her side. He was also spotted in her team's corner during her quarter-final run at Queen's last month. His consistent presence, including appearing in the background of a selfie Raducanu took during the tournament, has only intensified whispers of a romantic connection.
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Former tennis prodigy Benjamin Heynold has been spotted supporting Emma Raducanu from the sidelines at Wimbledon
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However, Heynold isn't the only name linked to Raducanu. Rumours have also swirled around her friendship with reigning Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, with whom she is set to partner in mixed doubles at the US Open in August.
The pair have been close since kicking off their pro careers in 2021, and speculation surrounding a possible romantic entanglement intensified when Raducanu was seen supporting Alcaraz at Queen's. The young Brit was asked to comment on the romance rumours at a press conference ahead of Wimbledon last week, and poured cold water on the speculation.
"We're just good friends," she told reporters.
Emma Raducanu and Benjamin Heynold have known each other for years
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Adding a playful twist to the narrative, Nick Kyrgios suggested that Raducanu might be at the centre of a "love triangle" involving Alcaraz and British No. 1 Jack Draper. "I don't know, I think it's a love triangle," the Australian tennis ace said on talkSPORT. "Draper, Alcaraz, Raducanu. They're fighting over Raducanu I think."
While Kyrgios' comments were tongue-in-cheek, they highlight the intense public interest in Raducanu's personal life as she navigates her rising stardom.
Raducanu, who split from her former boyfriend Carlo Agostinelli last year, has previously spoken about her strict upbringing in Bromley, where her parents discouraged dating to focus on her training.
Now, as she balances her professional resurgence with personal scrutiny, her performance at Wimbledon remains the focal point.
Emma Raducanu has been romantically linked to Carlos Alcaraz
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After breezing through the opening rounds with back-to-back straight-set wins, Raducanu now faces her toughest challenge yet: world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian, runner-up at both the Australian Open and French Open this year, heads into Friday's match as the favourite to finally capture her maiden title at the All England Club.
Still, if Raducanu can overcome the three-time Grand Slam champion, she'll instantly be seen as a genuine contender for the crown.
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Her recent performances hint at a return to the form that propelled her to a sensational US Open victory in 2021 – but this showdown with Sabalenka will serve as a true test of her technical sharpness and mental resilience.
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