Emma Raducanu Confronts Stalking Incident During Dubai Tennis Match

The tennis star alerted officials to a man displaying concerning behavior, sparking renewed concerns about athlete safety.

Emma Raducanu reported a man exhibiting 'fixated behavior' during her match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, leading to his removal from the venue.
The individual had reportedly approached Raducanu earlier in the week and handed her a letter, prompting the Women’s Tennis Association to ban him from all events pending a threat assessment.
Raducanu's reaction highlights ongoing safety concerns for athletes, recalling past incidents such as Monica Seles’s 1993 stabbing by a fan and Petra Kvitova’s 2016 home attack.
Stalking and harassment of female athletes, exacerbated by social media, remain pervasive, with figures like Serena Williams, Coco Gauff, and Simone Biles also sharing similar experiences.
Raducanu has faced stalking before, including a 2021 case where a man repeatedly visited her home, leaving the young athlete feeling unsafe and constantly on edge.