While Carlos Alcaraz powered his way into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday, the buzz wasn’t just about his racquet.
Sitting in the stands and flashing a proud smile was none other than Emma Raducanu—again.
The British tennis star might be out of the tournament herself, but she wasn’t missing the chance to cheer on her friend… or maybe more than a friend, if rumours are to be believed.
A Comeback on Court, and a Spark Off It?
Alcaraz, aiming for his third straight Wimbledon title, had a bit of a rocky start against Russia’s Andrey Rublev, dropping the first set in a tiebreak.
But in typical Alcaraz fashion, he bounced back in style, clinching the next three sets: 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Meanwhile, Raducanu—who was eliminated Friday by world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka—watched on with unwavering support from the sidelines.
Dating Rumours Heat Up After More Public Sightings
This isn’t the first time the pair have been spotted together.
Emma was also courtside at the Queen’s Club Championships last month cheering for Alcaraz, which set the rumour mill spinning.
They were even seen arriving at the venue within minutes of each other and sharing a few laughs.
Naturally, fans and media alike started wondering: is this just a tennis friendship, or something more?
Doubles Partnership Adds Fuel to the Fire
While nothing has been confirmed beyond friendship, the two are set to team up in mixed doubles at the US Open in August.
That announcement only intensified speculation.
But both Emma and Carlos insist it’s just a solid friendship rooted in years of growing up on the tour together.
The Evian Connection Adds Another Link
Interestingly, both stars are also linked through their mutual partnership with Evian—the official water sponsor of Wimbledon since 2008.
Alcaraz was just announced as a new global ambassador, joining Raducanu, who’s been repping the brand since her meteoric rise following her 2021 US Open win.
Talk about hydration and synergy.
Emma Shares the Story of Their Longtime Bond
Raducanu recently opened up about how their connection began.
“He’s so nice, very happy, amazing values and just a really positive light to be around,” she said.
She recalled how they first got to know each other at Wimbledon 2021, with Carlos playing the day before her matches.
“I would see him win and then have motivation to do the same,” she shared.
Their friendship continued to grow during the US Open that same summer—Emma went all the way and won, while Carlos made his own mark.
They kept in touch throughout, and although their career trajectories have diverged since, the friendship clearly remains strong.
Alcaraz Teases Their Team-Up and Emma’s Hesitation
Carlos also had a cheeky story to tell.
He revealed that Emma made him wait a bit before agreeing to play doubles at the US Open.
“Gotta keep them on their toes!” she laughed when asked about it.
Emma said she was always going to say yes, but wanted to consult her team before making it official. “It was just a formality,” she smiled.
Just Friends… For Now?
Both 22 and already US Open champions, Emma and Carlos have shared a unique journey in the tennis world.
Their chemistry on and off the court is undeniable, but for now, they continue to downplay any talk of romance.
Still, between the courtside smiles, shared sponsors, joint doubles plans, and growing public appearances—this is one duo fans can’t stop watching.