Overview

• During a second-round match against Sorana Cîrstea, Muchova became emotional after spotting an ex-boyfriend seated near her box and briefly paused play.
• She told the man to leave; he initially stayed but later departed, and she went on to win the match in three sets.
• After a third-round victory over Linda Noskova, Muchova said she felt okay and confirmed she had not notified the WTA or USTA about the incident.
• USTA said player safety is a core element of US Open planning, citing coordination with local and federal law enforcement and both physical and technological monitoring, including of online threats.
• Tournaments can blacklist individuals from tickets or credentials, a tool used in other cases such as Emma Raducanu’s Dubai incident that resulted in a restraining order.