Tennis star claims Emma Raducanu is in 'love triangle' with Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper

Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper could be in a love triangle according to outspoken tennis star Nick Kyrgios. With his tongue appearing to be firmly in his cheek, the Aussie ace suggested another name to add to the mix amid speculation of romance between Raducanu and reigning Wimbledon champion Alcaraz.

Raducanu has already laughed off the suggestion of a romantic relationship withAlcaraz. The 2021 US Open champion is set to team up with Alcaraz to play mixed doubles at the US Open in September, which sparked rumours there could be something more between them.

Both players successfully navigated their way through the tournament's first round. Raducanu overcame Mimi Xu in straight sets while Alcarez required five to defeat 38-year-old Fabio Fognini.

But for some, talk of love is dominating the air. And on talkSPORT, ex-Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios was asked when he knew about any possible romantic dalliance around SW19 for Alcaraz and Raducanu.

Appearing a little caught off guard, Krygios first stumbled: "I don't know, I don't know about that nah, nah, I don't know."

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But with a laugh, he soon kicked into action. "I think it's a love triangle - Draper, Alcaraz and Raducanu," he said. "They're fighting over Raducanu I think, I'm not sure."

"This is the stuff we want to hear," chipped in former Rangers striker Ally McCoist. "This is why I'm here Nick."

"I don't know who's making her happy," Kyrgios added, when asked about the pressure on Raducanu and her happiness heading into Wimbledon. "I just think that the tennis world loves a love story, and they love to try and put two together.

"Look Raducanu, she's doing fairly well. Obviously winning a Grand Slam at 19 is never easy, it comes with a lot of expectation from the outside world. So long as she's happy, there's so much pressure that comes from being a no.1 player and playing at Wimbledon. So hopefully she can find her feet.

"Imagine her and Jack Draper winning the women's title and the men's title. That would be something."

Raducanu has been long-time friend of Alcaraz having known each other since their teen years. The pair were spotted practising together at Wimbledon on Friday.

Asked if they had discussed their US Open tactics, Raducanu said: "No, it was fun yesterday. We were both on court with (water brand) Evian.

“Yeah, we were just getting some volley practicing ahead of New York. Yeah, I'm really happy obviously to be playing with him. Yeah, we had a good time yesterday.”

And when the inevitable question about their relationship arrived, Raducanu offered a smile with her reply: “We're just good friends.”

The interview moderator then prompted a laugh from Raducanu after stepping in to end the questions. The Brit added: “Way to wrap up!"