Tennis legend Chris Evert has shut down dating rumours between Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz.
The pair of 22-year-olds took to the court together on Tuesday for the US Open mixed doubles but they fell short in their first match against Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula.
Despite the loss, the pair looked to be enjoying themselves out on the Arthur Ashe court as the dating rumours have continued to swirl between the two.
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In an interview ahead of the US Open, Evert was asked about the similarities between her and her former partner Jimmy Connors, to which the 18-time Grand Slam winner bluntly replied: “No, because they’re not having a relationship.
Chris Evert is not happy with the dating rumours
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“I’m so glad I came up in the ’70s, not in this day and age. Because, I mean, jeez, you’re controversial and talked about no matter what you do."
The speculation first began after the Briton was spotted at Alcaraz’s Wimbledon final last year, and the rumours have not stopped since.
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Raducanu addressed the constant rumours surrounding her personal life in an interview last week.
She revealed: “I guess it comes with the territory, people being so curious.
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Christ Evert has a joint-record six US Open titles
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“I think they’re more curious about this news than any tennis results and tennis news. But I just keep to myself, my private life to one side.
“It’s always funny when people try to find something out, but I try not to read into it so much.”
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Fans will now have to wait until Sunday to see Raducanu in singles action, with Alcaraz also taking to the court over the weekend.
The pair were beaten 4-2, 4-2 in an easy match for the number one seeds Draper and Pegula, who will continue their pursuit of the £1million reward for victory.
Rumours began after Emma Raducanu was spotted at Wimbledon last year
| PAEvert won 18 Grand Slams during her career and has a joint-most six US Open titles, with 157 titles throughout her career.
The men’s draw has been thrown into chaos over recent days after Jannik Sinner was forced to retire during the Cincinnati Open, and it looks unlikely he will defend his US Open title.