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Fellow tennis prodigy Benjamin Heynold continues to fuel romance rumours with Emma Raducanu as he supports her latest Wimbledon win in the stands

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Benjamin Heynold, another promising tennis talent, stirred speculation about a romantic connection with Emma Raducanu by cheering her on during her Wimbledon victory on Wednesday from the spectator area.

24-year-old sports celebrity and scholar was spotted encouraging and observing as Emma (age 22) dominated Marketa Vondrousova on the tennis court.

The event took place the very next day following his appearance as a backdrop in a selfie she had snapped during the competition.

As a devoted fan, I’ve been buzzing about the rumors surrounding my friendship with the current Wimbledon champion, Carlos Alcaraz. In fact, we are set to partner for mixed doubles at the US Open coming up next month.

However, on Wednesday at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, it was Benjamin who was there, smartly dressed in a light blue shirt and cap, taking pride in watching the match.

It was mentioned that there might be a budding romance, as Benjamin has been frequently spotted in the same corner of Queen’s in west London with her team during the past month.

At the University of North Carolina in America, a student could be seen enthusiastically supporting her, along with her coach Nick Cavaday and representative Thomas Houchin, as she advanced to the quarter-finals.

The pair have been friends since they first met at six, and they have represented Team GB together.

Additionally, it seems they are quite fond of each other, as suggested by their frequent doubles matches. This has ignited whispers that their bond might be deepening beyond the tennis court.

Yesterday, a 22-year-old Spaniard declared that he’ll have her as his leader when they collaborate at the Open in New York.

When asked about how they might work together, Alcaraz responded: ‘I’ll mostly focus on serving. I’ll step back and let her take charge. She’s skilled enough to cover the entire court. Essentially, she’s the boss here. I’ll follow her lead and do as she instructs.’

Emily Raducanu playfully dismissed rumors about a romantic relationship with Alcaraz before Wimbledon, emphasizing that they are simply close friends.

Contributing to the gossip, the unconventional Aussie player Nick Kyrgios playfully hinted that the two-time reigning male champ might be vying for the affection of Briton Jack Draper alongside tennis sensation Emma Raducanu.

It appears that Nick Kyrgios stated on talkSport that he believes there is a love triangle involving Draper, Alcaraz, and Raducanu, with all three seeming to be vying for the affections of Raducanu.

‘The tennis world loves a love story, they love to try and put two together.’

He noted: “Clearly, securing a Grand Slam title at 19 isn’t straightforward; it brings about considerable expectations from the outside.

Although she’s in a top position as the No. 1 player, competing at Wimbledon brings considerable stress. Here’s to her finding her footing amidst it all. Picture her and Jack Draper lifting the women’s and men’s trophies – what an amazing sight that would be!

A host of celebrities braved the heat to watch the second day’s action. 

In the Royal Box, Sarah Lancashire from Happy Valley was accompanied by a few renowned Australian actors such as Cate Blanchett, Rebel Wilson, and Russell Crowe, who attended with his partner Britney Theriot.

In a notable clash, the top-ranked British player, standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall, clearly dominated his 5 feet 7 inch opponent Sebastian Baez during their match yesterday. However, Baez’s day took an unfortunate turn when he slipped on the grass, causing him to retire. Despite putting up a valiant effort, Baez eventually conceded at 6-2, 6-2, 2-1 in favor of the home champion.

In simple terms, Dan Evans outplayed his British counterpart, Jay Clarke, to secure victory in his initial contest. Moreover, Draper and Evans will be part of a group of eight Britons who triumphed in their opening matches on Monday, setting a record for the highest number of home wins in a single day at Wimbledon since the open era began.

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2025-07-03 00:49

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