After the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu surprise the world of tennis creating a fund for orphans and children with specific needs

The world of tennis was recently shaken by a moving announcement of two young wonders: Carlos Alcaraz, freshly crowned champion of the US Open 2025, and Emma Raducanu, former champion of the US Open. At an organized press conference immediately after the tournament, the two champions presented the creation of a charity for orphans and children with specific needs. This initiative marks an important step in its commitment beyond the simple sports field.

The fund, baptized“Ace for the future”Not only is it limited to offering scholarships or tennis equipment. The objective is much more ambitious: allow children with disadvantaged environments to access education, personal development opportunities and a promising future. Carlos Alcaraz explained: “We want these children to know that they have the opportunity to realize their dreams, either on a tennis court or in everyday life. We all need support to achieve our goals, and we want to offer them this support now.”

Emma Raducanu, visibly moved during the announcement, added: “I grew up with the dream of playing tennis at a professional level, but I know that many children are not so lucky. With this fund, we hope not only to support their talent, but also give them confidence in themselves and the tools to flourish. The two young stars also indicated that the fund would include mentoring programs, specialized summer camps and educational workshops, in order to stimulate the creativity, leadership and children’s Resilieencia.

The announcement immediately went around the world and aroused a support wave for fans and tennis personalities. Many professional players and former champions welcomed this initiative as an example of inspiring social responsibility. Novak Djokovic said: “What Carlos and Emma do show that sport can change life beyond titles and trophies. His gesture is a real example for the next generation.”

The background“Ace for the future”It also provides associations with schools, local associations and tennis clubs to maximize the impact of this initiative. Carlos Alcaraz said that the idea was to create a durable model: “We want this program to continue growing and affecting thousands of children every year. The important thing is not only money or material, but encouragement, tutoring and hope.”

With this initiative, Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu show that sports success can be combined with a deep humanity. They prove that even at the top of glory, it is possible to reach those who need it most and inspire the entire world for a simple gesture of generosity. The message is clear: tennis is not just a sport, it is a vector of social change and a way of offering a better future to the most vulnerable children.