Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz have had more banter together, this time on Instagram after their high-spirited US Open mixed doubles match.
The tennis stars, who are constantly rumoured to being dating, teamed up at the star-studded event on Tuesday.
Raducanu and Alcaraz took on British No.1 Jack Draper and American star Jessica Pegula in New York.
They went on to be knocked out of the competition at the first hurdle by Draper and Pegula as they were beaten 4-2, 4-2.
Despite the result though, it appears that the duo both enjoyed playing together for the first time.
Raducanu posted a series of pictures of them together on Instagram with a Spanish-inspired caption.
She wrote alongside a confetti and star-eyes emoji: “de locos!! @carlitosalcarazz, gracias partner, had so much fun.“
‘De locos’ translates to ‘Crazy’ in English and it seems like the Brit enjoyed playing alongside the men’s World No.2.
Alcaraz then replied in the comments, writing: “Still waiting for those Spanish words… Thank you, partner!”
His reply also included a white love heart emoji and a cheeky smiling emoji after his Spanish comment.
Alcaraz’s reply is sure to get tennis fans ‘shipping’ the pair once again, and it hints at him potentially teaching Raducanu his language.
And rumours are sure to be spreading more than ever, despite neither player ever confirming the dating talk.
Are Raducanu and Alcaraz together?
Both players have always publicly said that they are good friends, but tennis fans still speculate about a potential relationship.
Raducanu watching Alcaraz from the stands at Queen’s stirred the pot, while their team-up at the US Open swirled rumours again.
There has still been no confirmation from them that they are dating though, despite the constant talk.
Tennis icon Chris Evert, who was engaged to fellow superstar Jimmy Connors while playing in the 1970s, has weighed in on the matter.
And she defended Raducanu and Alcaraz amid their ongoing attention regarding their relationship.
Evert told ESPN: “No [there’s no similarity to me and Connors], because they’re not having a relationship…I’m so glad I came up in the ’70s, not in this day and age. Because, I mean, jeez, you’re controversial and talked about no matter what you do.”
What’s next for Raducanu and Alcaraz?
Raducanu and Alcaraz are now set for the 2025 US Open after their mixed doubles outing in New York.
They are both set to feature in their singles events at the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.
The US Open is scheduled to get started on August 25 and will run through until September 7.
Raducanu is a former winner of this event, following her incredible success as a qualifier in 2021.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz is looking for victory for the second time at Flushing Meadows after winning the Grand Slam in 2022.
Jannik Sinner is the reigning men’s US Open champion, while Aryna Sabalenka is defending her crown this year.