Ex-Grand Slam champion denies rumours of flirting with Carlos Alcaraz during NBA game

21 Mar 2026 • 1:56 AM MYT
HITC
HITC

Health IT, electronic records, medical office duties, music/culture, and ed-tech.

image is not available
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Caroline Wozniacki has stepped in to shut down speculation surrounding Carlos Alcaraz after a viral clip from an NBA game in Miami sparked widespread discussion online. The footage showed the Spanish star courtside, engaged in conversation with a group of women.

The video quickly gained traction on social media, with some suggesting Alcaraz was involved in a flirtatious exchange.

However, one of those women has now clarified the situation. Wozniacki, a former world number one and Grand Slam champion, revealed she was part of the group and dismissed the rumours entirely.

Caroline Wozniacki shuts down speculation around Alcaraz NBA clip

image is not available
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

After seeing the viral footage circulate online, Wozniacki responded directly on social media to correct the narrative.

“Lol, that’s me and my (married) friends 😂. Not juicy, I’m afraid lol,” she revealed.

Her response quickly cooled the speculation, making it clear that the interaction had been misinterpreted.

Even retired, the 2018 Australian Open champion remains a prominent presence in the sport and public life.

Wozniacki’s clarification highlights how quickly moments involving high-profile athletes can be taken out of context, particularly when clips spread rapidly online.

Carlos Alcaraz continues to keep personal life out of spotlight

Alcaraz, despite his global profile, has consistently kept his private life away from public scrutiny. The 22-year-old has rarely spoken about relationships, choosing instead to focus attention on his performances on court.

There have been rumours linking him to figures such as Maria Gonzalez Gimenez, Emma Raducanu and Brooks Nader, but none of those reports have ever been confirmed. His approach has been to maintain a clear boundary between his career and personal life.

That stance has only added to the intrigue whenever moments like the Miami clip emerge. In this case, though, the reality proved far less dramatic than the speculation suggested.

Read more: