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Cameron Norrie puts Down Journalist for Asking About Dating Rumors Surrounding Emma Raducanu
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Cameron Norrie was surprised by an unusual question during his post-match press conference at Wimbledon. A reporter asked if he was in a relationship with Emma Raducanu . The question came after Norrie advanced to the fourth round, making him the last British man left in the tournament.

The 29-year-old secured a straight-sets victory over Mattia Bellucci. He won 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-3 in a dominant performance. Norrie has been looking to bounce back from a tough season affected by injuries, and this result marked another step in the right direction. Norrie said in his post-match press conference:

I’m not. No. You can ask her though.

Norrie will next face Chile’s Nicolas Jarry in the fourth round. The match will be a big test, as Jarry has also shown strong form. Reaching back-to-back Grand Slam fourth rounds has given Norrie a boost in confidence after a difficult year.

Emma Raducanu’s junior rival becomes the star of the show

Sonay Kartal is making headlines at Wimbledon 2025 with a remarkable run to the fourth round. The 23-year-old from Brighton defeated French qualifier Diane Parry 6-4, 6-2 to reach the last 16 of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career. The victory has also given her a major jump in the live WTA rankings.

Kartal has long been linked with Emma Raducanu, having grown up competing alongside her. Old footage of the two playing as youngsters resurfaced during Raducanu’s 2021 US Open win. Back then, Kartal was often viewed as a secondary figure in Raducanu’s rise. Now, she’s stepping into the spotlight herself.

With her latest win, Kartal has moved ahead of Raducanu in the live rankings. A victory in her next match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova would make her the new British No. 1. She has also secured a place inside the top 50 for the first time in her career.

Her rise is even more impressive given the health struggles she faced earlier in 2024. Kartal overcame a serious condition that threatened her career. Now fully recovered, she has returned stronger and is emerging as the standout British player at this year’s Wimbledon.

British media fuels up Emma Raducanu’s dating rumors once again

British star Emma Raducanu is once again in the spotlight at Wimbledon, and the media are closely watching her every move. One focus has been Benjamin Heynold, who has been spotted supporting her courtside. Their friendship goes back to junior tennis days in Britain, and he was also present during her 2021 US Open win.

Heynold has been an active presence in Raducanu’s matches and on her social media. While Raducanu hasn’t publicly addressed their relationship, this hasn’t stopped speculation. The tabloids have fueled rumors, suggesting something more than friendship between them.

Raducanu is no stranger to media attention, especially when it comes to her personal life. Speculation also swirled recently around her and Carlos Alcaraz. The two are set to play mixed doubles at the US Open, and Raducanu has expressed admiration for the Spanish star.

Stories about Raducanu and Alcaraz appearing together surfaced ahead of Wimbledon. However, many of these reports overlooked their scheduled appearance at a promotional event. As a high-profile athlete, Raducanu will always face this kind of scrutiny, and her friendship with Heynold is simply the latest chapter.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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