At the forthcoming US Open, Carlos Alcaraz will partner with Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion. The Spanish tennis star, who just won his fifth Grand Slam at the French Open, will partner with Raducanu in the tournament's Mixed Doubles competition. Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu are still attempting to agree on things prior to the tournament. The US Open's official handle shared excerpts from a really funny interview with the two tennis legends.

According to Sports Illustrated, Alcaraz had previously stated that he asked Raducanu to be his partner at the US Open. The British player, who is ranked number 36 in the WTA, consented after some deliberation.

The popular video of Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz

The video begins with the players being instructed to select a coin flip. Raducanu states she always selects tails, and both choose opposing sides. According to Alcaraz, his selection is "dependent on the mood of the day."

The hilarious battle went on as Raducanu answered Alcaraz's question about what she would choose if they won the coin toss. Raducanu quipped that she would allow him to choose. "I'm under all the pressure," Alcaraz joked. The video concluded with both participants breaking out in uncontrollable giggles.

Check out the video:

The mixed doubles event at the US Open 2025

According to the official US Open website, there are 16 teams competing in the competition as of June 16. At the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the games will begin on August 19. The winning team will get a $1 million reward. With organizers filling the format with dream teams, it has been redesigned this year.

The next US Open will have a star-studded lineup that includes:

• Jannik Sinner and Emma Navarro

• Jack Draper and Zheng Qinwen

• Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula

• Lorenzo Musetti and Jasmine Paolini

• Taylor Fritz and Elena Rybakina

• Daniil Medvedev and Mirra Andreeva

• Frances Tiafoe and Madison Keys

• Grigor Dimitrov and Aryna Sabalenka

• Casper Ruud and Iga Swiatek

• Stefanos Tsitsipas and Paula Badosa

• Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu

• Alexander Zverev and Belinda Bencic

• Novak Djokovic and Olga Danilovic

• Taylor Townsend and Ben Shelton

• Andrea Vavassori and Sara Errani

• Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka

FAQs:

1 With whom is Carlos Alcaraz pairing up for the US Open Mixed Doubles?

The Spaniard will be partnering with Emma Raducanu, who is the best tennis player in the UK.

2 When does the US Open begin?

The Mixed Doubles competition begins on August 19, while the qualifying games for the Singles competition begin on August 18.

3 Did Carlos Alcaraz win the French Open?

Yes, he beat Jannik Sinner in this year's Roland Garros tournament to win the title.

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