Overview

• Emma Raducanu dismissed speculation about a romantic link with Carlos Alcaraz, calling them “just good friends” at her pre-tournament press conference.
• Raducanu progressed to the second round with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over wild-card Mimi Xu and will next face former champion Markéta Vondroušová.
• Carlos Alcaraz fought through a 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 win over Fabio Fognini on Centre Court, extending his first-round major match unbeaten run to 19.
• Play was briefly suspended when a spectator collapsed in record 32 °C heat, and Alcaraz offered his water bottle to medical staff during the interruption.
• The US Open mixed doubles event will debut as a standalone tournament in August and will feature Raducanu and Alcaraz as partners.