The 17-year-old was defeated by Raducanu 6-3 6-3 and admitted that the task of causing a first-round upset against the former US Open champion was a bridge too far

In fact, his future doubles partner: Emma Raducanu. The pair’s paths have diverged quite considerably since breakout seasons as teenagers, Raducanu winning a maiden major in Flushing Meadows in 2021, Alcaraz following suit the year after.

WIMBLEDON is BACK for another year of action – with many players looking to make a name for themselves on the grass. 17-year-old Mimi Xu will be among those looking to cement her legacy in