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- Carlos Alcaraz Emma Raducanu mixed doubles is big news
- Tournament officials slotted the mixed doubles matches a week before the main draw
- Alcaraz is excited about this pairing
Carlos Alcaraz Emma Raducanu mixed doubles for the upcoming 2025 US Open is now a reality following approval by US Open officials.
Tournament officials slotted the mixed doubles matches a week before the main draw. It will be the first of its kind where big names in the ATP Tour and WTA will pair up and face off against another pair.
The officials said they ‘thought outside the box’ to give the fourth and last Grand Slam of the season something unique for the tennis world to look out for.
The US Open attracts viewership of over 3.4 million people. The projection this year is for the tournament to garner over four million viewers.
Carlos Alcaraz Emma Raducanu Mixed Doubles
With this new arrangement by tournament chiefs, Carlos Alcaraz Emma Raducanu mixed doubles is among the most exciting pairings that will play at Flushing Meadows.
Tennis pundits say this is a perfect opportunity for the two tennis stars to reinforce their off-court relationship with a doubles run in New York.
British tennis player Emma Raducanu with Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. Photo/Ofally Independent
The Spaniard said that he was excited that he would partner with the British tennis queen for the doubles. He praised the tournament officials, terming it an ‘excellent idea’ coming at the right time.
Speaking of his relationship with Raducanu, Alcaraz, 22, said he has known her for a long time and that their friendship will make it more enjoyable playing together.
He added that he is the one who asked the 2021 US Open champion to team up with him for the doubles. She did hesitate to accept the offer.
The now-bound-to-be-famous Carlos Alcaraz Emma Raducanu mixed doubles is a fresh start for the Spaniard, who always partnered for his double matches with his longtime mentor, Rafael Nadal.
Retired Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. Photo/People.com
Nadal retired in November 2024 after 24 years on the tennis courts. The retired tennis champion explained that his body was no longer in top physical form as it was 24 years ago when he started playing tennis.
The five-time Grand Slam champion was emotional about Nadal’s departure. However, the chemistry of Carlos Alcaraz Emma Raducanu mixed doubles will replace Nadal’s energy in doubles.
This will be the first mixed doubles for Raducanu after partnering with Katie Boulter at the HSBC Championships played at the Queen’s Club a few weeks ago.
Tennis World Reaction
ATP Tour player Jack Draper stated that Alcaraz is likely to win the 2025 US Open mixed doubles because he picked a perfect partner.
Terming the Spaniard ‘wise’ for choosing Raducanu, Draper, who paired up with Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen said the Brit will enjoy playing with the world No.2.
Draper jovially christened Carlos Alcaraz Emma Raducanu mixed doubles as ‘Alcanu.’ The American added that Alcaraz is the best tennis player on the ATP Tour at the moment.
Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 French Open. Photo/Carlos Alcaraz
Whichever team he faces in the mixed doubles, he could win easily,y just like he won the French Open against Italian tennis champion Jannik Sinner.
When is 2025 US Open?
The 2025 US Open will be held from August 25 to September 7 at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York. There will be 156 professional and amateur players at the tournament.
Further, it has a $4.3 million cash prize each for the men’s singles winner and women’s singles winner. The losing finalist for both women and men singles will get $2.322 million each, while semi-finalists will get $1.459 million.
Quarter-finalists will get $876,869 while all other participating players in the event will get $10,000.
