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Carlos Alcaraz speaks out on US Open mixed doubles team-up with Emma Raducanu

Alcaraz 'still can't believe' comeback win in French Open final
  • Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu are set to partner in the new-look US Open mixed doubles event, which offers a $1 million winning purse and a quick-scoring format.
  • The US Open's radical mixed doubles format, preceding the major tournament, has been criticised by doubles specialists who rely on mixed tennis earnings.
  • Alcaraz expressed excitement about playing with Raducanu, stating he has a good relationship with her and humorously noted she took some time to agree to the partnership.
  • Alcaraz secured a first-round victory at Queen’s Club against Adam Walton 6-4, 7-6(4), marking his 14th consecutive win, though the focus remained on his upcoming mixed doubles partnership.
  • Jack Draper, also competing at Queen's Club, is set to partner with Qinwen Zheng at the US Open and acknowledged Raducanu's choice of Alcaraz as the 'best partner'.
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