- Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Berlin Open earlier this week due to back discomfort.
- The top-ranked Brit, was seen observing Carlos Alcaraz at Queen's Club over the weekend.
Emma Raducanu headed over to Queen’s Club on Saturday to catch a match with her US Open mixed doubles teammate Carlos Alcaraz .
The top-ranked Briton pulled out of the Berlin Open earlier this week because of ongoing issues managing back pain following a muscle spasm. She is scheduled to play at Eastbourne next week, but prior to that, she was seen on the balcony at Queen’s Club alongside Myah Petchey, who is the daughter of her coach Mark. They watched her friend Alcaraz defeat another Spanish player, Roberto Bautista Agut, with scores of 6-4, 6-4, advancing him to the finals. HSBC Championships final.
Earlier this week, the US Open announced the teams for their revamped $1 million mixed doubles competition set for 2025. One of the most noteworthy combinations includes two past US Open singles titlists.
I believed I wouldn’t be able to perform any better unless it was alongside Emma," Alcaraz stated earlier this week. "So, I approached Emma and asked her if she would like to join me for a doubles match. Yes, that’s the specific request I made.
'It took her some time (to reply,' he quipped. 'No, not too long, not too long.'
'She definitely needed to inquire and put some thought into it, but it didn’t take longer than a minute.'
'The new boss will be her,' the 22-year-old said with a smile when questioned about how their collaboration would function in reality.
The US Open reached out to us and offered us the chance to participate in mixed doubles. I am incredibly thrilled about this. I believe it will turn out wonderfully. It’s a fantastic concept for the championship.
I've known Emma for an extremely long time, so we're well acquainted. Our relationship is quite strong. Thus, it should prove to be intriguing.
We'll definitely have a great time. I’ll use my doubles skills to contribute. Our aim is to come out as winners. However, it’s clear that it’s going to be extremely enjoyable.
Raducanu has been placed to play against American Ann Li in the opening round of Eastbourne, potentially facing Tunisia’s two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in the second round.
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