In a recent interview with Tennis Channel, British tennis star Emma Raducanu was asked to predict the winner of the upcoming 2024 US Open. Without hesitation, she named Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz as her favorite, stating, “The way the last year has gone, I would have to say Carlos Alcaraz. He’s playing really good tennis.”
Raducanu’s admiration for Alcaraz’s game isn’t new. During the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, she expressed her enthusiasm after watching his five-set thriller against Frances Tiafoe, describing it as “such amazing tennis, just very fun to watch.” She added, “The last couple matches I’ve been following Carlos, and it’s just good to watch before the match. And sometimes in certain moments you in a way try to emulate certain shots or whatever.”
This mutual respect between the two young talents has not gone unnoticed by fans and media alike. Speculations about a potential romantic relationship have surfaced, especially after Raducanu was spotted watching Alcaraz’s Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic. Addressing these rumors, Alcaraz commented, “I don’t know. I guess a lot of people came to see the final. Novak and I, we always play a spectacular match; it’s a beautiful match to see. And she is from here, so I imagine that she wanted to come and see it.”
Both players, aged 21, have made significant impacts on the tennis world. Raducanu captured the US Open title in 2021, while Alcaraz secured his first Grand Slam at the same tournament in 2022. As they prepare for the 2024 US Open, fans are eager to see how these rising stars will perform and continue to inspire each other on the court.
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