From Carlos Alcaraz & Emma Raducanu to Coco Gauff & Jessica Pegula: 5 tennis players who were in the news this week

1. Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz continued to blaze through the grass-court season, claiming his second Queen’s Club title with a thrilling 7‑5, 6‑7 (5), 6‑2 win over Jiří Lehečka. That victory extended his win streak to 18 matches, propelled him closer to top-of-the-year ranking contention, and kept alive his dream of a rare grass-court triple crown (French Open, Queen’s, Wimbledon). Off-court buzz followed a surprise sighting: Emma Raducanu cheering from the stands, fueling speculation about their developing friendship—especially now that they’re set to team up for mixed doubles at the US Open.

2. Emma Raducanu

Back from a back injury and gearing up for Wimbledon, Raducanu made a solid return at Queen’s doubles, securing an opening win and impressing crowds. Although not playing singles there, she’s now set to debut at Eastbourne, drawing Ann Li in the first round—her final prep before The Championships. Her presence at Queen’s—supporting Alcaraz—sparked further interest in their rumored partnership.

3. Coco Gauff

Fresh off her triumphant French Open win—the first American woman since Serena in 2015—Gauff stumbled in her first post-Roland Garros outing. She fell to qualifier Wang Xinyu, 6‑3, 6‑3, in Berlin, a surprising result that raised questions about her grass-court fitness and focus. It was a reality check after her major victory but also a reminder that adjusting to grass proves tricky, even for the best.

4. Jessica Pegula

Third-seed Pegula suffered a stunning first-round ouster at the Berlin Open after Liudmila Samsonova saved two match points to defeat her 6‑7 (8), 7‑5, 7‑6 (5). This setback continued a frustrating grass season, following an earlier fourth-round exit at the French Open . Pegula has struggled to adapt to the new surface, and this loss highlights the challenge even top players face during the transition.

5. Bonus: Aryna Sabalenka (runner-up spotlight)

While not one of the headline five, Aryna Sabalenka also caught attention for maintaining her form. She reached the French Open final before losing to Gauff, keeping her momentum intact, and later caused controversy by publicly clashing with opponent Iga Świątek in Berlin—a heated moment that stirred debate .

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