WATCH: Carlos Alcaraz gets awkward after being asked about Emma Raducanu’s presence in Wimbledon final
Alcaraz won the title by beating Novak Djokovic, while Raducanu lost in the fourth-round.
Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu (Images via Imago)
Carlos Alcaraz quashed the rumors of him dating Emma Raducanu! The young Brit, after her Wimbledon campaign came to an end in her fourth round, was a part of the celebrity crowd to watch the Wimbledon Men’s final between Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
When a journalist during the press conference asked the four-time Grand Slam champion about the dating rumors, Alcaraz indirectly denied them as he felt she probably came to watch the match.
I don't know, I don't know. I think a lot of people have come to see the final. I think Novak and I always play a good game, a show on the court. I think it's a very nice game to watch.Carlos Alcaraz said at the press conference
Alcaraz also explained that if a Grand Slam event was held in the city of Murcia, Spain (where he was born), even he would have attended the final just like Raducanu did in her home event.
She is here, I imagine she would like to come to see it. Like if there was a Grand Slam in Murcia, I would go to see the final 100% even if I didn't play. I don't know if she's come to see the final or if she's come to see me. Who knows? You have to question her, but I hope she enjoyed the final.Carlos Alcaraz added
LMFAO why would they ask carlos about emma im crying ? pic.twitter.com/Dl6bbkMeYw
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Alcaraz became the fifth player to beat Djokovic in straight sets 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(7-4) in a Grand Slam final. He also became the youngest player to clinch both the Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year at the age of 21 years and 70 days.
Emma Raducanu got knocked out of Wimbledon fourth-round
Emma Raducanu was confident of a great run in the Wimbledon after decent performances in the two events prior to Wimbledon. She skipped the French Open by rejecting the wild card and played two grass-court events to prepare herself for Wimbledon.
At the Nottingham Open, the 21-year-old reached the semifinal before she got knocked out of the Eastbourne International’s quarterfinals. At Wimbledon as well, Raducanu was easing past opponents one after the other until New Zealand’s Lulu Sun eliminated her from the Round of 16.
Raducanu played the first three-set match at the SW19 against Sun and lost it with scores of 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. She was even set to play a mixed doubles match with Andy Murray but withdrew from it and as a consequence, faced severe backlash.
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