Emma Raducanu Sends Clear Message on Carlos Alcaraz Amid Dating Rumors
Emma Raducanu has become a regular at Carlos Alcaraz's matches, and it would not be a surprise if the tennis player came to support the star at the Wimbledon final. This has prompted speculation that Alcaraz's girlfriend is Raducanu, but both players have attempted to downplay these rumors.
Alcaraz has declared himself single on multiple occasions. The star's Instagram page is all about tennis with a little travel mixed in.
'No, I am single,' Alcaraz told The Sunday Times' Matthew Syed during a June 2024, interview. 'I am looking for someone. It can be difficult as a tennis player to meet the right person because you are travelling all the time.'
Raducanu has also attempted to set the record straight on her friendship with Alcaraz.
"We're just good friends," Raducanu told reporters on June 28, when asked if there was any romantic involvement with Alcaraz.
When asked in a June 23, interview with BBC about the Alcaraz rumors, Raducanu had the perfect response.
'Glad the internet is having fun and we're providing some entertainment for everyone," Raducanu reacted, per People.com.
The two tennis stars do have a friendship that dates back to 2021.
"We both started getting to know each other when I had that little run at Wimbledon and he had the five set (match) in the first round (in 2021),' Raducanu explained, per People.com. 'Ever since we've stayed in touch.'
The rumors about Raducanu and Alcaraz heightened when the duo became doubles partners at the U.S. Open.
"Of course I was going to say yes," Raducanu told BBC when asked about playing alongside Alcaraz.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
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