
Emma Raducanu speaks out on ‘difficult experience’ after approach from ‘fixated’ man
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Emma Raducanu has thanked her fans for their messages of support after the “difficult experience” of being approached by a man who displayed “fixated behaviour” ahead of her match against Karolina Muchova in Dubai. “Difficult experience yesterday but I’ll be okay and proud of how I came back and competed despite what happened at the start of the match.” Raducanu also thanked Czech opponent Muchova, who consoled the former US Open champion while the man was removed from the court. The man, who was open image in gallery Raducanu rallied after losing the first four games of the first set to force a tiebreak “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. “Player safety is our top priority, and tournaments are advised on security best practices for international sporting events.” The news comes three years after a man was given a five-year restraining order in 2022 after walking 23 miles to Raducanu’s London home.
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Emma Raducanu's former coach claims star was followed across four countries - after 'fixated stalker' in Dubai was given restraining order
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Emma Raducanu: 'Fixated' man who approached tennis star is given restraining order
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Dubai police detain man who caused Raducanu distress at Dubai tournament
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Emma Raducanu left in tears by approach from ‘fixated’ man in Dubai
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Emma Raducanu breaks down in tears during her Dubai Tennis Championships match against Karolina Muchova
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