Emma Raducanu’s attendance at the Wimbledon men’s singles final served as a catalyst for the British media to spread unfounded rumors about her acquaintance with Carlos Alcaraz developing into a romantic relationship.
At Wimbledon, a sizable contingent of entertainment and showbiz reporters join the tennis media every year. Their job is to find topics that sports writers would not cover.
In an attempt to find topics that will interest readers outside of the tennis world, these reporters frequently enquire about the players’ personal life at press conferences.
That could be the reason for the many reports that have been appearing in the UK media lately that go beyond simple friendship between Raducanu and Alcaraz.
On the last Sunday of The Championships, Raducanu attended Katherine, Princess of Wales’s welcome reception at Wimbledon.
The pair had previously played tennis together at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre following Raducanu’s 2021 US Open victory.
Raducanu met the Princess before watching Alcaraz defeat Djokovic to win Wimbledon again from the stands on Center Court.
When questioned about Raducanu’s attendance at his match at his post-match news conference, Alcaraz grinned and gave this response.
“I’m not sure. He remarked, “I guess a lot of people came to see the final.” “Novak and I consistently play amazing matches; they are breathtaking to watch.
Since she is from here, I assume she was interested in visiting and taking a look. I would watch the entire Grand Slam final if it were held in Murcia.
“I’m not sure if she visited me or came to the finals. Who knows? I hope she had fun in the end, but you have to ask her.”
In a recent interview with the Times, ahead of this year’s Wimbledon, Alcaraz declared that he is single and acknowledged that it can be difficult to find time for a private life. I’m trying to find someone.
Although Alcaraz and Raducanu have previously messaged each other on social media, there is no indication that the two are anything more than tennis players who really respect one another’s craft.
The UK media’s suggestion that Alcaraz and Raducanu are closer than they appear could be a case of wishful thinking, since they would be thrilled to report on a romance that would make headlines.
However, Raducanu has stated that her priorities are on advancing her career and not on pursuing other hobbies.
“My parents strongly disapproved of boyfriends since they disrupted their training,” Raducanu stated in a pre-Wimbledon interview.
I wasn’t even permitted to hang out with my female pals when I was younger.
Frequently, I felt a great deal of resentment. However, it also gave me a great deal of self-assurance and ease in my own company, which is a major plus.
Raducanu is getting ready to play again following her Wimbledon breakthrough to the fourth round. Her next match will be on hard courts in Washington, where she will compete against elite players.
After deciding not to play in the Olympics, Raducanu faced criticism and declared, “I’m going to do things on my own time.”
“I’m not in a rush to do anything, and right now, everything I play and do is for me.
I believe that I’m simply far more concentrated on my own path and less receptive to outside comments or views, regardless of how much time I take off to train versus competing.
“I’m just having fun, taking care of myself, and being independent in general.”