WATCH: Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz joke about US Open partnership in hilarious video

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Pictured: Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz in a US Open video.
Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz (Credit: US Open)

It is the partnership attracting attention from across the tennis and wider sporting world.

The revamped mixed doubles event at this summer’s US Open has attracted many of the biggest names in tennis, though no pairing has generated as much hype as Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu.

Two of the biggest stars of their generation, the two Grand Slam champions will team up in New York this summer as they look to add another US Open title to their cabinets.

“She’s gonna be the boss,” joked Alcaraz when asked about the partnership at Queen’s.

“I’m super excited about it. I think it’s going to be great. It was an amazing idea for the tournament.

“I’ve known Emma for a really long time ago, so we know each other. I have a really good relationship with her. We are going to enjoy it, for sure.

“I will try to bring my doubles skill. We will try to win, but obviously it’s going to be really, really fun.

“I was thinking that I couldn’t play better if unless it was with Emma. I just asked Emma if she wants to play doubles with me. Yeah, I made that special request.”

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Now, the US Open has revealed a special video in which Alcaraz and Raducanu are seen joking about their blockbuster partnership.

Asked to answer if they call ‘heads’ or ‘tails’ at a coin toss before a match, the two burst out laughing after providing different answers: Raducanu calling tails, while Alcaraz calls heads.

Alcaraz also jokingly asked Raducanu a question about whether she would chose to serve or return to start a match: “What would you pick if we win the coin toss?”

“I’d let you pick,” responded Raducanu. “That’s what I would do – and then you can choose. I’m just going to take his lead.”

Alcaraz and Raducanu are one of several big-name pairings confirmed for the all-star event, which is replacing a traditional mixed doubles event in 2025.

Several all-American pairings will be competing at their home Slam, including Ben Shelton and Taylor Townsend, Jessica Pegula and Tommy Paul, and Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe.

Novak Djokovic is set to compete alongside compatriot Olga Danilovic and Jannik Sinner partners Emma Navarro, while Iga Swiatek teams up with Casper Ruud.

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