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New York Post
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Emma Raducanu asked about Carlos Alcaraz dating rumors again ahead of Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu continues to be asked about Carlos Alcaraz and their rumored romantic relationship that has stirred up online since it was announced last week the two would be teaming up for the newly formatted mixed doubles event at the U.S. Open later this summer. However, the British tennis star denied the narrative once again. In a press conference ahead of Wimbledon, which is set to start on Monday, Raducanu was asked if there was any truth behind the rumors. She smiled and laughed at the question, but put it plainly: 'We're just good friends.' 4 Emma Raducanu answers another Carlos Alcaraz question at a Wimbledon press conference. X @Tennis The 22-year-old and 2021 U.S. Open champion also answered a question about the pair last week in an interview with BBC and she has continued to be amused over the situation. 'But I'm glad the internet is having fun and we're providing some entertainment for everyone,' Raducanu told the outlet. She explained that she and Alcaraz 'go back a long way,' dating back to 2021. 'We were like speaking and friends before anyone won anything.' 4 Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz attend evian's Pre-Wimbledon event at their Mountain Of Youth VIP Suite at Wimbledon on June 27, 2025 in London, England. Max Cisotti/for evian 4 Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu attend evian's Pre-Wimbledon event at their Mountain Of Youth VIP Suite at Wimbledon on June 27, 2025 in London, England. Max Cisotti/for evian The two generated a lot of buzz when Raducanu went to support the Spanish star at the 2025 HSBC Championships in the mid-June tournament at Queen's Club in London during his semifinal match against Roberto Bautista Agut. The 2025 French Open champion went on to the finals to beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 to claim his second Queen's Club title. 4 Emma Raducanu of Great Britain is seen during the Men's Singles Semi Final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain at the 2025 HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 21, 2025 in London, England. Getty Images After winning the U.S. Open as a stunning qualifier, Raducanu has had trouble finding consistency through various injuries and coaching changes in her young career. However, after making it to the fourth round of Wimbledon a year ago, she will look to find more success on the grass. On Tuesday, Raducanu will face fellow American Ann Li in the women's singles match at the Eastbourne International in a Wimbledon tuneup.
New York Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Emma Raducanu responds to Carlos Alcaraz dating rumors after being ‘the talk of' tennis world
British tennis star Emma Raducanu was all smiles when asked about fans who are shipping a romance between her and top men's player Carlos Alcaraz on social media. Raducanu couldn't help but laugh during a Monday interview with BBC Sport while explaining her amusement over the dating rumors that started after it was announced last week the pair were teaming up for the newly formatted mixed doubles event at the U.S. Open. 'But I'm glad the internet is having fun and we're providing some entertainment for everyone,' Raducanu, 22, said, adding that she was slightly aware of the speculation that they're 'destined' for each other. Raducanu explained that she and 22-year-old Alcaraz have a history. 'We go back a long way and I think that we both started getting to know each other a lot in 2021,' she said. '… We were like speaking and friends before anyone won anything.' 4 British tennis star Emma Raducanu was all smiles when asked about fans who are shipping a romance between her and Carlos Alcaraz on social media. X/BBC Sport Raducanu and Alcaraz's friendship apparently stirred buzz at the 2025 HSBC Championships, where the 22-year-old Spanish star edged Czech Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 on Sunday to claim his second Queen's Club title. Raducanu supported Alcaraz during his semifinal win over Roberto Bautista Agut at The Queen's Club in London. 'Emma and Carlos' friendship was the talk of Queens,' according to The Sun, adding that 'broadcasters were all gossiping' about the pair. 4 Emma Raducanu is seen during the Men's Singles Semi Final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain at the 2025 HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 21, 2025 in London, England. Getty Images 4 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses for a photo with the HSBC Championships 2025 Winners Trophy in the locker room following victory over Jiri Lehecka of Czechia at The Queen's Club on June 22, 2025 in London, England. Getty Images 'People think there is something going on between them because they have such a spark. He was apparently seen at her hotel last week and on Thursday and Saturday, when Emma went to support him, Emma's car arrived just minutes after Carlos got to Queens with his team. Inside they were seen laughing and joking with one another. They seem very happy and relaxed with each other.' Raducanu shot to fame with her stunning run to the U.S. Open title in 2021 after making the event as a qualifier. She has dealt with a number of injuries and coaching changes since as her career has failed to take off. 4 Britain's Emma Raducanu warms up on day one at the Rothesay Eastbourne International tennis tournament in Eastbourne, southern England, on June 23, 2025. AFP via Getty Images However, she made a run to the fourth round last year at Wimbledon in front of her home fans and will be looking for repeat success when the grand slam begins next week. Raducanu will face Ann Li of the U.S. in the women's singles match at the Eastbourne International on Tuesday in a Wimbledon tuneup. Alcaraz is a five-time grand slam champion and is coming off a win at the French Open last month in an epic comeback against Jannik Sinner.
Forbes
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Jack Draper Needs To Activate Crowd More After Putting Away Popyrin
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jack Draper of Great Britain plays a forehand against Alexei Popyrin of ... More Australia during the Men's Singles Second Round match on Day Ten of the 2025 HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by) Jack Draper was a man in a hurry on the first day at Queen's Club when he won in 77 minutes. The next assignment was more in keeping with the duration of a 007 movie. Alexei Popyrin is hovering just outside the ATP top 20 rankings and took the first set off Draper before the number two seed roared back to win 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in two hours and 13 minutes. That was half an hour less than No Time To Die and the plot was as creaky as Daniel Craig's last outing. Draper survives to meet Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinals. Draper's own set of cinematic moments is growing as he prepares to take the next leap forward after making the U.S. Open semifinals last September. Jannik Sinner was too strong that day, but that run moved him into the top 20. He had climbed to as high as no. 4 with a superb Indian Wells title, including another win over Carlos Alcaraz, and a run to the Madrid Open final too. The speed of the rise has been impressive although his performance against Popyrin won't be remembered for its aesthetics. Draper's work ethic is well-known, but he lacked a little pizazz in the first act of the last 16 clash with the Australian. Truth be told, the match didn't hold a candle to the Taylor Fritz and Corentin Moutet tussle on Tuesday evening. That was easily the most engaging melodrama of the week so far. Things started to flicker into life in the eighth game when Popyrin found an extra gear in his service returns, breaking Draper to love. When the 25-year-old was in the middle of serving it out, a breeze picked up and blew hats, paper, and even some of the foam rubber of the hoardings onto the court. It brough the loudest cheer of the set. Although the Canadian Open champion served two doubles after everything was cleared, he found an ace with the third attempt to take the opener. Draper was getting agitated and shouted at himself at 2-2 when he threw a double fault in. The vocal release worked as the British No. 1 won the next four games to take things into a decider. The third set plodded on with consistent serving until Popyrin found himself 15-40 at 4-5. He survived and the match inevitably drifted to a match tiebreak. Draper couldn't get the afterburners going today and will have to work on his touch shots a little for Wimbledon. There wasn't a huge amount of creativity involved in breaking Popyrin who rather handed the second set to his opponent on a sliver platter. The heat courtside was surely a factor too given both player's physicality in service games. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jack Draper of Great Britain waves to fans as he makes his way to court ... More for the Men's Singles Second Round match against Alexei Popyrin of Australia on Day Ten of the 2025 HSBC Championships at The Queen's Club on June 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo byfor LTA) One thing that the big-serving Londoner might want to think about is rallying the crowd. There hasn't been much of that at the private West Kensington club. Wimbledon's lawns will be just as smooth but the noise more raucous at times. Draper certainly gestured for more at 4-4 in the breaker and found an astonishing backhand ripper to set up match point. He needs to avoid the long slugfests to truly thrive at SW19. "There's days where I need that extra support, today was one of them. Tough match and credit to Alexei. It was a bit up and down but you guys helped me through that so thank you,' said the 23-year-old in the immediate courtside interview. British newspapers are getting excited about Draper's chances to land his home Slam. A few more Andy Murray-style fist pumps could activate the crowd.
