As Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz spark dating rumors ahead of their US Open mixed doubles partnership, Rafael Nadal offers a rare response while reflecting on Raducanu’s comeback.

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz have been at the centre of dating rumours in recent weeks and Rafael Nadal has now had his say on the gossip surrounding the pair

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz have been the talk of tennis in recent weeks after announcing they will team up at the US Open, with Rafael Nadal now being asked about the duo

Rafael Nadal has once again shown his class, praising fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and offering a generous take on their contrasting styles and eras.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have won the past seven majors between them, and have established themselves as successors to The Big Three.

Rafael Nadal rarely had trouble handling his opponents during his time on the ATP Tour, which isn’t surprising for a player with 22 Grand Slam titles. The Spanish bull played the best of the previous generation,

Carlos Alcaraz registered a historic milestone after defeating Taylor Fritz and storming into the Wimbledon 2025 final on Friday (July 11). At the age of 22, he etched his name alongside tennis legend Rafael Nadal by reaching his third consecutive final of the tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have replicated an interesting stat between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Sinner and Alcaraz will also be playing the French Open and Wimbledon finals in the same year (2025) as the duo of Federer and Nadal in 2008.

Bjorn Borg remains the only player to pull off the clay-grass-court major double in back-to-back years, doing so in 1978 and 1979 and again in 1980 for good measure. On Sunday, Carlos Alcaraz came tantalizingly close to joining him in the rare club following his wins at the 2024 French Open, 2024 Wimbledon and 2025 French Open.