Emma Raducanu sparks relationship rumors with social media picture

Emma Raducanu might have revealed her boyfriend to fans worldwide in a picture she posted on social media.

Many fans hoped that Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz would become one of the most high-profile couples in sports history when they were announced as a pair for the 2025 US Open's mixed doubles pairs.

Despite Alcaraz and Raducanu losing in the opening round against Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper, the duo seemed to enjoy competing together and each other's company. Alcaraz specifically asked to play with the Briton.

Raducanu disappointed many by insisting the pair were just good friends and not romantically involved. The latest evidence from the 22-year-old's Instagram page might confirm that.

After exiting the 2025 US Open on Friday with a crushing 1-6, 2-6 loss against Elena Rybakina, Raducanu posted several pictures from her time in New York, which included the one that has sparked rumors.

Benjamin Heynold is the man seated beside Raducanu in the picture. He is a 23-year-old who played junior tennis with the 2021 US Open winner, but has not gone on to enjoy a professional career in the sport.

The picture of the pair is not strong enough evidence to confirm that they are in a relationship. A statement from Raducanu, Heynold, or a trusted source close to them would be needed.

However, the rumors about them dating could be true. It is not unusual for players to show a picture with their boyfriend or girlfriend before confirming they are in a relationship with them, allowing fans to speculate for a while first.

If Raducanu and Heynold are dating, it seems inevitable that it will be confirmed at some point after the picture's release. The Briton could defuse the speculation if the pair is just friends since they have known each other for many years.

Some ATP and WTA stars do not mind their relationships being in the public domain. Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas were an example of that. They did interviews together about their connection and how much they meant to each other.

Unfortunately, the pair were widely reported to have broken up during the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. They both suffer from chronic back issues, and such stresses seem to have impacted their relationship.

Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are two players in a continued successful relationship. They are engaged, and although they have made public appearances together, the pair do not seek the spotlight like Tsitsipas and Badosa did.

Anastasia Potapova and Alexander Shevchenko were another example of two players unable to make a relationship work. The pair got married after only a few months of dating, but they swiftly divorced due to encountering problems that could not be resolved.

Coco Gauff's relationship is among the most private of all tennis players. This year's French Open champion has given details about her boyfriend, such as his going to music school, but the man's face has not been revealed on Gauff's social media pages.