Jessica Pegula Issues Cheeky Emma Raducanu Reminder After Carlos Alcaraz Wins US Open

With the end of the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz stands tall as the last man left—what an electric finish to the fortnight! The Spaniard got oh-so-close to keeping his straight sets streak alive, but Jannik Sinner managed to grab the second set. Still, that’s all the Italian could steal, as Alcaraz lifted the trophy for the second time since 2022! On the celebration front, Jessica Pegula had a playful reminder for this year’s champion.

Pegula didn’t let the moment pass quietly. Just after Alcaraz clinched the win, she posted a story on Instagram showing Carlos with the trophy. Her message was pure cheek: “Congrats @carlitosalcarazz too bad I was the only person to beat you at the @usopen this year.” The dig is both clever and true! Flashback to fan week, these two made all the headlines leading into the singles draw.

Back on August 19, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu shook up Flushing Meadows, teaming up for a crowd-thrilling mixed doubles debut in the renovated format. Up against top seeds Pegula and Jack Draper, they put on a sensational show with smiles, quick rallies, and energy, but ultimately lost 4-2, 4-2 in the high-speed “fast four” encounter.

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain react after a point in their first round mixed doubles championships match against Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper of Great Britain in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the 2025 US Open Tennis Championship at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in New York City. Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper of Great Britain defeated Emma Raducanu of Great Britain and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain 4-2, 4-2 and advance to the quarterfinals. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY NYP20250819109 JOHNxANGELILLO

On court, Pegula and Draper’s chemistry carried them forward, while Alcaraz and Raducanu wowed with their charisma and sportsmanship. Although their mixed doubles journey ended early, their lively performance and fan-first attitude made their run a true highlight at this year’s US Open.

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