Carlos Alcaraz laughs off Novak Djokovic statement on....

Carlos Alcaraz managed to see the funny side when quizzed on far-fetched rumours relating to him and Emma Raducanu.

The 21-year-old won his second Wimbledon title by thrashing Novak Djokovic 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4), but his post-match interview proved slightly less straight-forward thanks to one question in particular.

Spotted in the Centre Court crowd for the prestigious occasion was British tennis star Emma Raducanu, whose attendance prompted many to speculate – without any foundation – that the young pair could be an item.

Speaking to the press after the victory, Alcaraz laughed when he was asked about the presence of his fellow 21-year-old in the stands.

Offering his thoughts as to why the Brit had come to watch, he said: “I don’t know, I don’t know. I think a lot of people came to see the final.

But the Spaniard kept things light-hearted as he ended by teasing: “I don’t know if she came to the finals or if she came to see me. Who knows?

“You have to ask her, but I hope she enjoyed the final.”

The more likely reason for Raducanu’s presence is the fact Kate Middleton was in attendance on Centre Court. Asked which celebrity she’d most like to come and watch her play, Raducanu responded in an interview: “Her Royal Highness, the Princess of Wales – she’s like my idol,” she laughed.