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Romeo Beckham made quite the impression at Center Court, but it wasn't just any Wimbledon match he was attending-it was to cheer on Emma Raducanu! The young footballer's presence has fueled speculation about a possible romantic link between him and the tennis sensation, especially after Raducanu's impressive second-round win.
After her second-round victory against Elise Mertens, Raducanu was asked about Beckham's presence in the stands. Her response was telling yet evasive. "I mean, I think he's, yeah, he's really cool," Raducanu said, before deftly shifting the conversation to his father, David Beckham.
Raducanu continued, "His dad is, you know, someone that I think every athlete looks up to, especially every British athlete, you know what he's kind of gone through with the media, with his career, with the pressure moments.
"Having David (Beckham) in my first round at the front - he was there from the start. At first point even when the crowd was pretty empty. So, I have the utmost respect for him and I think he's just amazing for British sport in general," said the number 135 in the WTA ranking.
Love is in the air with Emma and Romeo
Romeo Beckham's presence during Raducanu's first-round match against Renata Zarazua sparked initial dating rumors. As Raducanu was ready to serve, Romeo posted a picture of her with two white heart emojis. Tennis fans quickly took to social media to speculate about the relationship.
A fan on Twitter wrote, "Ok I know they've been liking each other's posts for a while, but now that I'm thinking about it... do y'all think Emma Raducanu is dating Romeo Beckham? Because those love heart emojis, omg??"
Adding to the speculation was an awkward moment in the stands involving Romeo and Raducanu's mother, Renee Zhaia. Zhaia was seen navigating past former Real Madrid footballer Sami Khedira and Romeo to find her seat, ensuring she was in place to witness her daughter's dominant 6-1 performance in the opening set.
The Beckham family supports the young tennis player
The Beckham family's support for Raducanu is becoming a staple at her matches. Earlier this year, David Beckham and his mother Sandra were spotted in the Royal Box on Centre Court for Raducanu's first-round match. Their continued presence underscores their support for the rising star.
While nothing is officially confirmed, the frequent appearances and social media interactions between Raducanu and Romeo Beckham hint at a close relationship. Whether it's love or just mutual admiration, their connection is certainly causing a stir both on and off the court.