Before their much-anticipated mixed doubles debut at the U.S. Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu offered a light-hearted glimpse into their budding partnership by turning the spotlight on each other. With charm and candor, the rising stars exchanged playful jabs and honest answers, revealing a chemistry that could make them a duo to watch.
Sitting down for a pre-tournament chat, Alcaraz kicked things off with a classic: “What would you pick if we win the coin toss?” Raducanu smiled and replied, “I’d let you pick. I’m just gonna take his lead.” That easy trust earned a laugh from Alcaraz—but he didn’t let it slide without joking about the pressure: “All the pressure is on me.”
Their exchange offered more than just banter; it hinted at the balance they’ve struck. Alcaraz, known for his electric court presence, seems ready to guide, while Raducanu, with her cool-headed resilience, is embracing the dynamics of a new format with openness.
As they prepare to step into the spotlight as a team, their synergy both on and off the court is drawing attention. The smiles and quick-witted teasing suggest they aren’t just playing to compete—they’re playing to connect. Fans won’t have to wait long to see if their off-court ease translates into on-court brilliance.
Alcaraz & Raducanu asking each other the tough questions ahead of their U.S. Open mixed doubles debut
Carlos: “what would you pick if we win the coin toss?”
Emma: “I’d let you pick. I’m just gonna take his lead.”
Carlos: “All the pressure is on me” (image)
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 19, 2025
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Alcaraz in London, ranking, and results in 2025
39 – 9win/loss
2
High
1
22 year old
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Now the world no.2, the Spaniard has managed to achieve a composed 39-5 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is now having a run in London where he beat the world no.86 Adam Walton 6-4 7-6(4) and the world no.59 Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-4 6-7(7) 7-5.
Carlos Alcaraz will come up against the world no.80 Arthur Rinderknech in the quarter on Friday at 4:00 pm on ANDY MURRAY ARENA. The head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz conquered 4 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome and French Open. Alcaraz reached the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Alcaraz won 21 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Wimbledon (Wimbledon). The main draw will start on the 30th of June.
Emma Raducanu in 2025
15 – 12win/loss
36
High
10
22 year old
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Ranked no.36, the Brit played her last match on the 1st of January 1970 when she was overcome by world no.4 Qinwen Zheng 6-2 6-4 in the quarter in London (draw).
Currently, during this season the Brit owns a composed 15-12 win-loss record.
Raducanu has scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 30th of June.
