Carlos Alcaraz is set to team up with Emma Raducanu for the mixed doubles tournament at the upcoming US Open. Alcaraz, who recently competed in the Cincinnati Open, swiftly made the journey to New York to join forces with Raducanu for the doubles event. The pair faced initial uncertainties about their participation but are now scheduled to compete in the week leading up to the main tournament.
Expressing his excitement about the mixed doubles format, Alcaraz mentioned that despite the challenging scheduling, he is looking forward to the new experience of playing alongside Raducanu. The duo is slated to start their doubles campaign on Tuesday against Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula.
Alcaraz, who won the men’s tournament in 2022, humorously remarked that Raducanu would be calling the shots during their partnership. Both players plan to enjoy the event and aim for a successful run in the mixed doubles before focusing on their singles matches.
Additionally, following the mixed doubles competition, Raducanu and Alcaraz will shift their focus to their respective singles campaigns. Raducanu, who stunned the tennis world with her victory in 2021, is eager to make a strong comeback, while Alcaraz aims to build on his past successes in the tournament.
As the US Open approaches, tennis enthusiasts are eager to see how Raducanu and Alcaraz will fare in both the doubles and singles events, adding further excitement to the prestigious tournament.
