Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz might have lost in the revamped US Open mixed doubles - but they win the hearts of the New York crowd.

Emma Raducanu ’s blockbuster partnership with Carlos Alcaraz lasted just 51 minutes as they suffered defeat in the first round of the new US Open mixed doubles tournament. It was a battle of the British No. 1s as Raducanu and Alcaraz took on top seeds Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula - and Draper came out on top.

Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz will face Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper at the US Open in New York after the mixed doubles event was completely revamped for 2025

US OPEN action is HERE – with the freshly revamped mixed doubles underway. Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz have paired up for the event amid dating rumours and are facing British

Emma Raducanu is "building to something big" as she prepares for her return to Flushing Meadows - the scene of her greatest triumph. The British No 1 shocked the tennis world in 2021 when, aged just 18, she stormed to US Open glory.

Emma Raducanu says this is the best she has felt heading into the US Open in years as the world No. 39 insists she isn't lacking any confidence, knowing that only "top players" have been able to beat her lately.

Emma Raducanu has continued to impress in the lead-up to the US Open, despite a narrow defeat at the Cincinnati Open to world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

Emma Raducanu's clash with an umpire at the Cincinnati Open has sparked widespread discussion among fans and media. During her tense match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, Raducanu paused play to address a crying child in the stands.