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Wimbledon Press Scrutiny Surrounds Raducanu’s Private Life

Tennis legend Chris Evert’s rebuke highlights frustration with media obsession over Raducanu’s rumored relationships during Wimbledon.

Chris Evert was criticized for prioritizing Emma Raducanu's love life over her match commentary.
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Overview

  • Cameron Norrie denied any romantic involvement with Raducanu when unexpectedly asked about their relationship at his Wimbledon press conference.
  • Emma Raducanu reaffirmed that her friendship with mixed doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz is strictly platonic during her pre-tournament media appearance.
  • Nick Kyrgios injected levity by joking about a ‘love triangle’ involving Raducanu, Alcaraz and Jack Draper in comments to reporters.
  • Chris Evert publicly derided the dating chatter with a flat “oh please” tweet addressing the media’s gossip.
  • Raducanu and Alcaraz’s role as joint Evian ambassadors and their planned US Open mixed-doubles campaign remain unaffected by the rumors.