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Emma Raducanu, the British tennis sensation, reacted to the speculations regarding her relationship with Carlos Alcaraz. Emma confirmed that the duo will be teaming up in the US Open mixed doubles later this year, aiming for glory as one of many star-studded pairings at Flushing Meadows, where Raducanu won her only Grand Slam title back in 2021.

Talking about their upcoming doubles partnership, Raducanu revealed that Alcaraz was the one who took the first step and proposed the team-up. Notably, Alcaraz ended up claiming his second title at the Queen's Club in London on Sunday

"Yes, he asked me. He asked me earlier in the year, and I was very surprised, honoured, and excited. I just went through the formality of asking my coach, but of course I was going to say yes," stated a beaming Raducanu to BBC Sport.

The dating rumours of Emma and Alcaraz took air when the former was spotted at Queen's Club to watch the Spaniard win his semi-final against Roberto Bautista Agut, fuelling the speculations of a budding romance between the two players. Raducanu was quizzed on the speculations and could not contain her laughter as she expounded on their friendship.

"No, not quite to that extent. But, I’m glad the internet is having fun and we’re providing some entertainment for everyone," Emma laughed.

"We go back a long way, and I think we started getting to know each other a lot more in 2021. When I had that little run at Wimbledon. Ever since, we’ve stayed in touch, and he’s done so well and continued winning. It’s been amazing to see that as well."

The US Open, the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the year, had already confirmed that the mixed doubles competition would be held over two days before the start of singles action.

Carlos Alcaraz will be heading into Wimbledon first, which begins on June 30. He will be seeded number two at the elite competition behind Jannik Sinner as he bids for a hat-trick of titles there. He will arrive in red-hot form and as overwhelming favourite.