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Raducanu Confronts Rumors and Media Intrusion Before US Open Mixed Doubles Debut

She described ‘really freaky’ stalking and paparazzi incidents that forced her to abandon solo outings.

Overview

  • Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz will compete as wildcard partners in the US Open mixed doubles on August 19–20, playing for a $1 million winners’ prize.
  • She insisted they are “just friends” and rejected widespread speculation of a romantic relationship ahead of their New York appearance.
  • Raducanu denounced intrusive private-life questioning as “terrible,” specifically calling out the moment Cameron Norrie was asked if he was dating her.
  • She revealed that persistent paparazzi following and a stalking incident in Dubai prompted her to stop taking solo walks and always travel with someone.
  • She defended her revolving coaching arrangements as including brief trial periods and said she abandoned therapy after two sessions because she felt the support fell short.