Emma Raducanu was targeted by “a man who exhibited fixated behaviour” throughout the WTA 1000 event in Dubai, tennis authorities stated Wednesday, after the previous United States Open champ was lowered to splits on court.
The 22-year-old Briton was down 2-0 in the initial established versus Karolina Muchova on Tuesday when she came close to the umpire, after that quickly took sanctuary behind the umpire’s chair.
Muchova visited see what was incorrect prior to the 2021 New York champ Raducanu re-emerged, cleaning away splits with her towel.
The Women’s Tennis Association stated it would certainly prohibit the male after what it called “the security incident in Dubai”.
“On Monday, February 17, Emma Raducanu was approached in a public area by a man who exhibited fixated behaviour,” a declaration stated.
“This same individual was identified in the first few rows during Emma’s match on Tuesday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships and subsequently ejected.
“He will certainly be outlawed from all WTA occasions pending a danger evaluation.”
In 2022, a London court issued a five-year restraining order against a man who stalked the British tennis star, including making several visits to her home.
The WTA said in its statement that it ” is proactively dealing with Emma and her group to guarantee her health and supply any kind of required assistance”.
It added: “We stay fully commited to working together with events and their protection groups worldwide to keep a secure atmosphere for all gamers.”
The Czech Republic’s Muchova won the second-round suit 7-6 (8/6), 6-4.
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