‘I made that particular request’: Alcaraz reveals he needed to group up with Emma Raducanu; followers scent love within the air

The US Open on Tuesday introduced
combined doubles pairings
for the upcoming occasion in August. One of many groups put collectively that’s creating quite a lot of buzz is Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu. The younger tennis stars, each Grand Slam champions, will take the court docket collectively on 19 and 20 August on the iconic Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong Stadiums.

Alcaraz requested Raducanu to play on the US Open collectively

What has made this pairing much more attention-grabbing is the story behind it. After his win over Australia’s Adam Walton at Queen’s Membership, Alcaraz revealed that it was truly his concept to group up with Raducanu. Alcaraz mentioned that he made the “particular request” to group up with the British No. 1 for the US Open combined doubles occasion.  

“I used to be considering that I couldn’t play higher if it wasn’t with Emma. I simply requested Emma if she needs to play doubles with me – I made that particular request. She took some time. Not a lot, however she needed to assume a bit. However it wasn’t in a minute,” Alcaraz mentioned.

Alcaraz praised Raducanu, calling her the “boss” of the duo and sharing how lengthy they’ve recognized one another. “She’s going to be the boss. I’m actually excited to play along with her. I’ve an excellent relationship along with her. Now we have recognized one another for very very long time,” he added.

Followers on social media have been fast to choose up on the chemistry between the 2 younger stars, with many joking that love is likely to be within the air. Whereas neither participant has spoken concerning the speculations, their pleasant behaviour in direction of one another has sparked rumours.

OF COURSE Alcaraz and Raducanu get paired 😂 He is by no means beating the rumours! https://t.co/duyzqv0Kwa

— Tercia (@TerciaDaSilva) June 18, 2025

wait raducanu x alcaraz teaming up… is form of cute although 😆 https://t.co/kGWycBkIPS

— • (@here4belle) June 18, 2025

Alcaraz/Raducanu will finish with ❤️

— $Don (@niroshan682) June 18, 2025

alcaraz 🤝 raducanu combined doubles WOW

— 🍩 (@obsoletedreamss) June 18, 2025

Others on the checklist: Jannik Sinner and Emma Navarro, Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic, Zheng Qinwen and Jack Draper, Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti, Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul, Mirra Andreeva and Daniil Medvedev, Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas, Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev, Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton, and 2024 U.S. Open combined doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.