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2025 French Open, Carlos Alcaraz hits back perfectly at

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2025 French Open, Carlos Alcaraz hits back perfectly at Nick Kyrgios after his controversial ‘girls’ and ‘partying’ claim

Carlos Alcaraz  is currently defending his Wimbledon title having won the 2025 French Open earlier this year.

The Spaniard bested Andrey Rublev in a mouth-watering round of 16 clash on Sunday evening to make it 18 Wimbledon wins in a row as he continues his bid to win a three-peat at the All England Club.

Five-time Grand Slam winner Alcaraz looks set to dominate the world of tennis for years to come having won five Grand Slams before turning 23.

He is currently engaged in a fiercely contested rivalry with Italy’s Jannik Sinner, who he beat at Roland-Garros in the French Open final last month.

The pair have gone back and forth for some time now, drawing comparisons with the rivalries shared between tennis’ fabled ‘Big Four’ of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.

Kyrgios was asked which player he felt would have the better career, and he opted to go with Sinner due to Alcaraz’s exploits off the court.

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“I’ll say Sinner, because Alcaraz likes girls,” he said, in an interview with tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

“He might get distracted, he might party too much.

“That’s my only thing, whereas Sinner will stay a bit locked in, I think.”

The comments were particularly surprising considering Alcaraz currently has five Grand Slams to his name compared with Sinner’s three.

Alcaraz struck back though, suggesting that he found the comments funny.

“They’re funny comments, which coming from him doesn’t surprise me,” he responded.

“It’s no secret that Jannik has fewer ups and downs than me. It’s something I’ve been working on.

“It has nothing to do with the nightlife world.”

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Alcaraz has been open about his struggles off the court, admitting that tennis has been a source of anxiety and frustration for him during his Netflix documentary series, Carlos Alcaraz: My Way.

“Right now my biggest fear of all is ending up seeing tennis as an obligation,” the Spaniard said.

“Sometimes I feel like I am enslaved to tennis and that causes anxiety, frustration, doubts.”

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“In Thrilling Battle” – Carlos Alcaraz In Wimbledon Round Four

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“In Thrilling Battle” – Carlos Alcaraz In Wimbledon Round Four Overcomes Jan-Lennard Struff In Thrilling Battle to Reach Wimbledon Round Four

Carlos Alcaraz, the defending Wimbledon champion, narrowly escaped a stunning upset in a gripping third-round showdown against Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff. The match, played under the closed roof of Centre Court, lasted over four hours and left the Spaniard visibly relieved as he advanced to the fourth round.

Following the epic five-set victory, Alcaraz candidly admitted,

“That was stressful. Honestly, I had to dig deeper than I ever have on grass.”

The final scoreline read: 6–3, 6–7(5), 6–4, 6–7(4), 6–3—a rollercoaster of a contest that tested Alcaraz’s mental fortitude and physical limits.

The Match: High Drama from First Serve to Last

The opening set saw Alcaraz start strong, breaking early and moving fluidly across the court. His aggressive returns and signature drop shots kept Struff on the back foot, and the Spaniard took the set 6–3 in just under 40 minutes.

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However, things shifted dramatically in the second set. Struff, known for his booming serve and fearless hitting, began to find his rhythm. He pushed Alcaraz into longer rallies and matched him stroke-for-stroke, eventually snatching the tiebreak to level the match.

By the third set, the intensity had reached another gear. Alcaraz regained control, breaking at 4–4 to edge ahead and claim the set 6–4, but Struff wasn’t done yet. The fourth set saw both men dig into their reserves, with neither willing to blink. Once again, it was decided in a tiebreak, with the German forcing a decider to the delight of a stunned Centre Court crowd.

The fifth set was where Alcaraz’s championship pedigree shone through. A crucial break at 3–2 allowed him to seize the momentum, and he closed it out with clinical precision, sealing the win with an ace and raising his arms in a mix of triumph and relief.

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Alcaraz: “You Have to Suffer to Win”

After the match, Alcaraz offered insight into his mindset during the tense moments:

“It’s about staying calm, even when your legs are tired, and your mind is screaming. You have to suffer sometimes to win. Today was one of those days.”

He also gave credit to Struff, who has become something of a “big match specialist” known for pushing elite players to the brink.

“Jan-Lennard played unbelievable tennis. His serve and forehand were firing. Honestly, I just had to survive at times.”

🇪🇸 Road to Title Defense

With this win, Alcaraz advances to the fourth round, where he’s expected to face either Tommy Paul or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, both dangerous opponents in their own right.

The victory keeps Alcaraz on track to defend his Wimbledon title, a feat not achieved by a man under 25 since Roger Federer in the early 2000s.

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What’s Next?

Alcaraz’s fourth-round opponent poses a new set of challenges. If he wins that, a quarterfinal clash against either Jannik Sinner or Hubert Hurkacz could be on the cards—both opponents with the tools to make Alcaraz’s path to the final anything but straightforward.

He remains a top contender not just because of his power and precision, but because of his composure under pressure—something on full display in this near-escape against Struff.

Carlos Alcaraz’s third-round victory at Wimbledon 2025 was more than just another step toward defending his crown. It was a gritty, gut-wrenching reminder of what it takes to be a champion. On a day when he wasn’t at his best, he found a way to win—and in tennis, that’s often the most important skill of all.

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As the business end of the tournament approaches, one thing is clear: Alcaraz isn’t just surviving—he’s learning, adapting, and getting stronger. And that should worry the rest of the draw.

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‘Most special day of my life’: world No 733 Tarvet enjoys

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‘Most special day of my life’: world No 733 Tarvet enjoys limelight in Alcaraz defeat

Carlos Alcaraz: As a script it surely would have been rejected by Hollywood for being too outlandish. A 21-year-old British student, who has never played on the main tennis tour before, suddenly finds himself on Centre Court with 15,000 people cheering him on. And on the other side of the net is the Wimbledon champion.

Yet that was the situation that Oliver Tarvet, the world No 733 from St Albans, found himself in on Wednesday as he lined up to face the brilliant Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz.

And while there was no fairytale ending, with Tarvet losing 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 he left to a standing ovation and warm words from his illustrious opponent, who predicted that he could go on to achieve great things.

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“Big praise to Oliver,” said Alcaraz. “Only his second match on the tour and I just love his game. Some great tennis. I had to be really focused and play my best tennis. If he keeps practising hard and playing at a professional level, I think he can go far.”

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It has been some journey. A week ago, nobody in tennis circles had heard of Tarvet, who studies communications and marketing at the University of San Diego.

After making the 5,482-mile trip to London to play in the Wimbledon qualifying tournament, he then had to win three matches to even make it to the main event. But having arrived at Centre Court, Tarvet looked right at home as he played his brand of attacking tennis from the off.

In one respect, Tarvet could not lose, because nobody expected him to beat Alcaraz. Yet, somehow, he also won by showing he belonged.

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“There were a lot of nerves,” he said afterwards. “I woke up a couple times in the night from the adrenaline and in the car my heart rate was going quicker than it usually does. But a big emphasis was to enjoy, enjoy the moment and enjoy the opportunity, because it doesn’t come around too often. And I think I did a pretty good job of that.

“It’s not the result that I wanted, but it was definitely the most special day of my life.”

It would have been easy for Tarvet to be overawed. He was the lowest-ranked player in the entire draw and until last week, he had never played an opponent ranked higher than 367.

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Now he was facing a five-time grand slam winner, on the most famous court in the world. Many would have shrunk under the intensity of the experience and the power of Alcaraz’s groundstrokes. Yet Tarvet battled to the end.

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The first set was surely the least one-sided 6-1 scoreline of the tournament. Tarvet had breakpoints in three of Alcaraz’s service games, only for the Spaniard to find incredible winner after winner.

Yet Tarvet refused to allow his spirit, or his level, to drop. There was an explosion of joy and hope when he broke to lead 2-0 at the start of the second set, and while he could not see it out, Alcaraz increasingly knew he was in a real match. It was a similar story in the third set, but Alcaraz just had a little more power and nous.

“I definitely had chances that should give me confidence that I was competing,” said Tarvet. “I just need to credit him. He plays the big points just incredibly well. And that’s the difference. I felt I was in the first set and yet I lost it 6-1. And it’s an intimidating place to be when you are hitting a second serve with Carlos Alcaraz standing there.”

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Tarvet is the latest of a growing number of British players who are using the US college system as a finishing school before turning professional. Both Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley, who are both ranked inside the world’s top 70, have shown how it can work.

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However, it also means that while the other players who made the second round here will earn at least £99,000, under US college rules he can only claim $10,000 (£7,290) in profit every year, as well as any expenses incurred during the events.

Not that Tarvet minds, given the memories he has made. “My goal for going into the first round of qualifying was just to play my brand of tennis,” he said. “Obviously it was a great opportunity for me. And I have proved that was worth that wildcard and that chance.”

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On the third day of action there were three more British victories with Sonay Kartal getting things under way by beating Viktoriya Tomova. Norrie followed suit with a surprise four-set victory over the 12th seed Frances Tiafoe. Late into the night Emma Raducanu also booked her place in the last 32 with a win over 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova.

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Wimbledon 2025 : Emma Raducanu to face British counterpart

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Wimbledon 2025 : Emma Raducanu to face British counterpart Mimi Xu as Jack Draper meets Sebastian Baez in first round

Emma Raducanu has been drawn against fellow Briton and world No 302 Mimi Xu in the first round of Wimbledon, while Jack Draper will face Argentina’s Sebastian Baez.

Former US Open champion Raducanu would face 2023 Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova or 32nd seed McCartney Kessler in the second round if she beats 17-year-old wild card Xu.

In the men’s draw, British No 1 Draper could take on 2014 US Open winner Marin Cilic in the second round and Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in the third round, the player who knocked him out of the French Open earlier this month.

Eight-time champion Novak Djokovic, who has made the final in every Wimbledon since 2017, could be Draper’s quarter-final opponent, with world No 1 Jannik Sinner possibly awaiting in the semi-finals.

Top seed Sinner battles fellow Italian Luca Nardi, with reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz up against Italy’s Fabio Fognini and 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic meets France’s Alexandre Muller.

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Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka comes up against qualifier Carson Branstine and Coco Gauff, who recently won the French Open, faces Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.

Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, meanwhile, will take on exciting Filipino teenager Alexandra Eala in the opening round, provided the Czech recovers from a leg injury in time.

Who will the British women face?

Britain’s Katie Boulter has been matched up with ninth seed Paula Badosa, while Harriet Dart faces Dalma Galfi and Sonay Kartal will play 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko.

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Sixteen-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic have also drawn seeds, with the former facing former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez and Stojsavljevic meeting Ashlyn Krueger.

Heather Watson has been pitted against 23rd seed Clara Tauson, while Fran Jones plays Yulia Starodubtseva and Jodie Burrage meets Caty McNally.

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Wimbledon 2025: Greatly 2-time defending champion Alcaraz

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Wimbledon 2025:Greately 2-time defending champion Alcaraz avoided a seismic shock against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini

Carlos Alcaraz: Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz avoided a seismic shock against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini in the Wimbledon first round to set up a meeting with British qualifier Oliver Tarvet.

Alcaraz dug deep to win 7-5 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 2-6 6-1 as he opened the Centre Court play on a sweltering first day of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.

The 22-year-old Spaniard quickly secured victory when an entertaining contest resumed after a 15-minute pause in the deciding set.

A spectator who had been sitting in the sun was taken ill, with Alcaraz going over with a bottle of cold water to help their recovery.

Alcaraz, who is the second seed behind Italian rival Jannik Sinner, struggled on serve and made uncharacteristic errors off the ground throughout a four-and-a-half hour contest in temperatures topping 32C.

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In his final Wimbledon appearance before his planned retirement, 38-year-old Fognini twice fought back to force the decider but Alcaraz regained control to extend his winning streak to 19 matches.

Alcaraz claimed his fifth Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this month – beating Sinner in an all-time classic final – before lifting the Queen’s trophy on his return to the British grass.

Alcaraz roared in relief when he finally ended Fognini’s resistance, breaking into a broad smile and sharing a friendly embrace with his opponent.

“I tried my best but I can be better. I need to improve in the next round,” said Alcaraz.

Next he will face 21-year-old Tarvet, who gets a shot at one of sport’s superstars after beating Switzerland’s Leandro Riedi on his Wimbledon debut.

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Grand Slam Title Wimbledon 2025: Can Alcaraz and Gauff

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Grand Slam Title Wimbledon 2025: Can Alcaraz and Gauff win another major? What about Djokovic?

Alcaraz: Just three weeks ago, Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz were crowned French Open champions — and both are among the favorites again as Wimbledon begins Monday.

Alcaraz is the two-time defending champion at the All England Club — could he become the fifth man in the Open era to achieve a three-peat at Wimbledon? Or will Jannik Sinner avenge his French Open final loss to Alcaraz to win his first Grand Slam title on grass?

Gauff, meanwhile, has now won two major titles but has never made it past the fourth round at Wimbledon. And the women’s field is wide open — the past eight Wimbledon titles have been won by different women.

Could Aryna Sabalenka win her first Wimbledon title? Or will Iga Swiatek bounce back from a difficult year to claim the crown?

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And what about Novak Djokovic? Could he somehow win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title?

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How will Gauff follow up her French Open title?

D’Arcy Maine: Gauff arrives at Wimbledon — where she has been as beloved as just about any player since her breakthrough at the event in 2019 — brimming with confidence and self-belief and certainly could be in a position to have her best result at the tournament.

But it’s not going to be easy. Despite her auspicious debut six years ago at the All England Club in which she reached the fourth round, she has never advanced past that point and lost in her opening-round match in her lone grass-court lead-in event in Berlin earlier this month.

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And, perhaps most importantly, she is in an incredibly tough quarter of the draw and could face a number of challenging opponents, including Dayana Yastremska in the first round, potential second- and third-round meetings with former Australian Open champions Victoria Azarenka and Sofia Kenin (who upset her at Wimbledon in 2023), grass standout Liudmila Samsonova in the fourth round and either five-time major victor Iga Swiatek or 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals. So, that’s a tall order and I’m frankly exhausted just typing all of that. Gauff certainly could win all of those matches, but it seems unlikely she will win major title No. 3 during the fortnight.

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Bill Connelly: Gauff is definitely to the point where it would not be a surprise if she won any single tournament — her defense and speed are always elite, as is her ability to grind out wins when things threaten to go wayward. But her draw has so many landmines, and she’s only 9-6 on grass over the past two years. In fact, even including that initial upset of Venus Williams six years ago, she’s just 7-9 all time against top-50 players on grass, including three straight losses. She’ll likely have to get past three top-50 players just to get to Rybakina or Swiatek in the quarterfinals. That sounds like a bit too much to ask.

Simon Cambers: This could go one of two ways. Either Gauff goes to Wimbledon feeling as if she can do anything, buoyed by the confidence of winning at Roland Garros, or she’ll be exhausted, mentally, and lose early. It’s a funny one, this. In some ways, she should be high on confidence after winning the French Open and there’s no doubt that she’ll be walking even taller after coming out on top in Paris.

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Hardest Opponent at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic Reveals What

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Hardest Opponent at Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic Reveals What Makes Carlos Alcaraz a Difficult Opponent at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz participated in a practice on Centre Court at Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament. With microphones on, the Serb gave reasons behind the difficulties of playing Alcaraz at Wimbledon.

Djokovic, who has won Wimbledon seven times, believes that the balls at SW19 are more slower than what they were previously. This makes players like Alcaraz difficult to beat at the net. Djokovic said on-court at Centre Court:

The Wimbledon balls are slower than they used to be. It truly becomes challenging to overcome players like Carlos Alcaraz when they come to the net.

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Djokovic and Alcaraz have played the last two Wimbledon finals, with the Spaniard winning both of those matches. They are projected to face each other in the finals once again this year at SW19. If they do that, this will be the first time a pair will play three back to back Wimbledon finals since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

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Novak Djokovic has bolstered his support staff by enlisting the services of a renowned figure ahead of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

The 24-time Grand Slam winner has hired Dalibor Sirola, a strength and conditioning coach who is the Head of Performance at esteemed coach Riccardo Piatti’s tennis centre.

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Carlos Alcaraz: Jannik Sinner’s Epic Clash with Carlos Alcaraz

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Carlos Alcaraz: Jannik Sinner’s Epic Clash with Carlos Alcaraz, Wimbledon’s 2025 Thrilling Showdown

Carlos Alcaraz: In a shocking turn of events, tennis expert Greg Rusedski has predicted Jannik Sinner to outshine Carlos Alcaraz at the upcoming Wimbledon 2025. This bold statement comes despite Alcaraz’s recent victories at Roland Garros and Queen’s, as well as being the reigning champion at the prestigious London tournament for the past two years. Rusedski, a former British number one, also weighed in on Jack Draper’s chances, labeling him as the fourth favorite for the title behind Sinner, Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic.

With Wimbledon just around the corner, all eyes are on these tennis prodigies as they gear up for the grass court season. Alcaraz is aiming for a historic third consecutive title, while Sinner is hungry for his first Wimbledon victory. However, the competition is fierce, with Djokovic also in the mix, vying for his 25th Grand Slam title.

As the Big Three descend upon London for their grass court preparations, the stage is set for an epic showdown. The tournament kicks off on June 30th for Alcaraz, as the defending champion, and on July 1st for the rest of the contenders. Fans are eagerly anticipating the drama and excitement that Wimbledon never fails to deliver, with each player ready to leave it all on the court in pursuit of glory.

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Wimbledon champion: Carlos Alcaraz seals mega sponsorship deal with

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Wimbledon champion: Carlos Alcaraz seals mega sponsorship deal with one of Emma Raducanu’s backers

Carlos Alcaraz’s growing collection of sponsors has a new addition, after it was confirmed that the Wimbledon champion has signed a mega-money deal with Evian.

Alcaraz is one of the most attractive players for the world’s leading brands to sign up after a sensational start to his career, with his epic French Open final win against Jannik Sinner earlier this month cementing his status as a sporting superstar.

Now the world No 2 has joined Emma Raducanu, Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils as an Evian brand ambassador, as he looks to cash in on his remarkable success on the court at the age of just 22.

“Hydration is an important part of my daily routine and I’m excited to work with a brand that celebrates the joy of feeling youthful and full of life. I hope we can inspire others to prioritise their well-being,” said Alcaraz as his Evian deal was confirmed.

Alcaraz adds Evian to a list of sponsors that includes Nike, Babolat, Rolex, BMW, Calvin Klein, and Louis Vuitton, with the scramble to be a part of his story certain to gather momentum in the years to come.

With Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal leaving the tennis stage following their retirements and Novak Djokovic set to follow them soon into the tennis afterlife, Alcaraz is now the prized asset for any major brand looking to sign up a tennis star.

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His beaming smile and clean-cut personality ensure he will provide a guaranteed boost for any brand, with Evian making a shrewd move by signing up the 22-year-old.

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The value of this deal was not disclosed, but it has been suggested that Alcaraz will be offered seven-figure sums for deals of this nature.

Raducanu was also attracting offers of that scale after her 2021 US Open win, but her stock has fallen dramatically over the last four years as she has struggled to replicate the form she showed during that famous run in New York.

There have been suggestions that she has lost some of her big sponsorship deals in recent months, but the press release announcing the Alcaraz deal with Evian confirmed the British star is also still part of their brand ambassador roster.

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It means Evian will have a doubles dream team playing together at this year’s US Open, after it was confirmed that Alcaraz and Raducanu will team up in this mixed doubles tournament.

A revamped doubles event at this year’s US Open will see a host of big-name stars playing in a tournament that will take place a week before the singles, with Alcaraz and Raducanu’s double act an eye-catching combination.

“She’s gonna be the boss. I’m super excited about it,” said Alcaraz as he spoke about his doubles match-up with Raducanu. “I think it’s going to be great. It was an amazing idea for the tournament.

“I’ve known Emma for a really long time ago, so we know each other. I have a really good relationship with her. We are going to enjoy it, for sure.

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“I will try to bring my doubles skill. We will try to win, but obviously it’s going to be really, really fun.

“I was thinking that I couldn’t play better unless it was with Emma. I just asked Emma if she wants to play doubles with me. Yeah, I made that special request.”

Raducanu was also asked about the US Open pairing as she prepared to play at the Eastbourne Open and it was clear that she was excited by the prospect.

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“I’ve known him for years and actually in Wimbledon 2021, it was like kind of the first time I started getting to know him, and I had a good run there and then also again in the US Open in 2021,” she said.

“And I remember he was always playing the day before me and I was playing like the second day of the round. And I would see him win and then I would have the motivation to win and get myself into that position too.

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