Carlos Alcaraz defeated Andrey Rublev in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2025. Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Emma Raducanu Watches Carlos Alcaraz Dazzle at Wimbledon

Originally posted on Serve on SI | By Pat Benson | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 4:51 PM ET

On Sunday evening, Carlos Alcaraz dazzled against Andrey Rublev in the fourth round of Wimbledon. After dropping the first set in a tiebreak, Alcaraz came back to defeat Rublev in four sets: 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

It was a classic Alcaraz performance that highlighted why fans love to watch the Spanish superstar's sensational style. That included top-ranked British star Emma Raducanu.

Raducanu attended the match with her coach, Mark Petchey. While the future of Raducanu's partnership with Petchey is unclear, fans can expect more "Alcaranu" or "Raducaraz" discussion.

Emma Raducanu in attendance for Andrey Rublev vs. Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/wsah8z06Z4
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2025

The two stars have been friends for years and recently committed to playing as Mixed Doubles partners at the 2025 US Open.

Raducanu is a fan of Alcaraz's game, sticking around after her matches at the Queen's Club Championships and now Wimbledon to watch Alcaraz.

Aryna Sabalenka eliminated Raducanu in a thrilling third round match on Friday. Luckily, Raducanu is local to the London area and has a small break before the start of the North American hard court season this month.

Carlos Alcaraz advances to the quarter-finals for the third year in a row

He defeats Andrey Rublev 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/O3llbLwy7d
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 6, 2025

The two 22-year-olds have dealt with the media speculation with complete professionalism beyond their years. Raducanu even made headlines with the playful line during a media availability last week, "We're just good friends."

However, it is not all fun and games. One tabloid reporter was condemned on social media for asking Cameron Norrie after if he was dating Raducanu.

Norrie replied, "Sorry?" The reporter continued, "I'm trying to find out who's dating Emma Raducanu. It seems to be going around all the men's singles. I was wondering if you're dating her, please?"

Whoever asked Cam Norrie this question in the Wimbledon official post match conference should have their accreditation revoked immediately.

Wholly inappropriate and incredibly disrespectful and distasteful to Emma Raducanu and Cam Norrie.#Wimbledon2025 pic.twitter.com/Zf7i7fh0mL
— Pavvy G (@pavyg) July 4, 2025

Norrie answered, "I'm not. No. You can ask her, though." Tennis media and fans rightfully denounced the unprofessional and impolite questions.

Raducanu is 18-14 on the season. Meanwhile, Alcaraz is 46-5 and will face Norrie in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, July 8.

This article first appeared on Serve on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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