Carlos Alcaraz is set to team up with Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles tournament at the US Open after completing a 600-mile journey from the Wimbledon tournament. Initially, there were concerns about their participation in the event, which will precede the main tournament.
Alcaraz, who recently competed in the Cincinnati Open, faced Jannik Sinner, who retired due to illness while Alcaraz was leading 5-0. Following his match, Alcaraz swiftly traveled to New York with Iga Swiatek to join Raducanu for the doubles tournament.
Expressing his thoughts on the upcoming event, Alcaraz mentioned that although the scheduling was not ideal, he is excited about the mixed doubles concept and looking forward to playing alongside Raducanu. Their first match is scheduled for Tuesday evening against Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula.
Alcaraz humorously stated that Raducanu would be in charge during their partnership, emphasizing their friendship and enthusiasm for the tournament. After the mixed doubles, both players will shift their focus to their singles campaigns, with Raducanu aiming to improve on her previous performances and Alcaraz looking to build on his past success.
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