The Spanish tennis ace and the British number one will join forces for the revamped tournament at Flushing Meadows - which takes place before the main tournament begins in New York on August 24 - and Alcaraz revealed that it was he who proposed the partnership.

The five-time Grand Slam champion said: "She’s going to be the boss. The US Open came to us and gave us the opportunity to play mixed doubles and I’m super excited about it. It’s going to be great.

"I’ve known Emma a really long time and I have a really good relationship with her, it’s going to be interesting. The tournament told us about the mixed tournament, and I was thinking it couldn’t be better than Emma.

"I asked Emma if she wanted to play doubles with me and yeah, I made that special request."

Alcaraz was speaking after opening his Queen's campaign with a straight sets win over Australia's Adam Walton on Tuesday (17.06.25) and explained that he is enjoying being back in London as he bids to win a third straight title at Wimbledon.

The world number two said: "Good to be back here in London, back on the grass. I have to say thank you for the really warm welcome I've had in Wimbledon... sorry London! Sorry! In London!

"I feel at home, I feel loved, so thank you. First match on grass never easy to get used to the competition, get used to the grass.

"I'm really happy with the performance today, I feel great, a lot of things to improve and a lot of things to work on to feel more comfortable, but in general I'm happy to get through.

"I had some days off and I made the most of it. To reset my mind a bit, to rest up. Then my mind is straight here. After the French Open it's just a week to switch to grass so I don't have too much time.

"I would've liked to have more time to relax after the French. I've had a few days back home and a few days to get back here."