In the world of tennis, movements on the court aren't the only ones that make headlines. Sometimes, gestures off the playing field are the ones that attract the most attention. In recent days, a Spanish figure has once again become the center of attention.
Carlos Alcaraz, currently number 2 in the ATP ranking, is in the middle of a grass-court tour ahead of Wimbledon. While the focus should be on his performance, another topic has started to gain traction: his closeness with tennis player Emma Raducanu.
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It all started with some images taken in London, in which they were seen together in a relaxed manner. The photos quickly went viral, and several British media outlets began to speculate about a possible relationship beyond sports.
The fact that they've confirmed they'll play mixed doubles together at the upcoming US Open has only fueled the suspicions. However, for now, neither Alcaraz nor Raducanu have wanted to clarify what kind of bond unites them.
Even so, the Murcian didn't hesitate to talk about his partner: "I've seen on social media that Raducanu came to watch my match. I was focused and couldn't see her. It was great to have her in the stands, I'd love to train with her for the mixed doubles, but it'll depend on the schedule."
Who is Emma Raducanu?
Emma Raducanu, meanwhile, has preferred to remain silent. The tennis player surprised the world in 2021 by winning the US Open starting from the qualifying rounds and without dropping a single set. In this context, she knows well what it's like to be under the spotlight.
Emma Raducanu not only attracted attention for her talent on the court, but also for her personal story. She was born in Canada, grew up in the United Kingdom, and has Chinese ancestry on her mother's side and Romanian on her father's side.
This cultural mix, combined with her spectacular breakthrough in tennis in 2021, has made her a figure with international projection. The truth is that, beyond the conjectures, what is confirmed is that they'll share the court in New York.
Although the news is positive in sporting terms, everything surrounding this unexpected duo has captured everyone's attention. Is it just a strategic alliance for doubles or is there something more between them? For now, everything remains in the realm of speculation.