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Wimbledon Bars Emma Raducanu’s Stalker From Ticket Purchase as Security Tightens

The All England Club is working with law enforcement alongside security agencies to bolster player protection.

Overview

  • The Wimbledon ticket lottery system flagged and blocked a man who stalked Raducanu at a Dubai WTA event from purchasing tickets.
  • The individual displayed obsessive behavior during Raducanu’s February match in Dubai, prompting his removal and a formal undertaking to maintain distance.
  • Organizers have deployed around 1,000 security personnel including police, military staff and behavioral specialists across the grounds.
  • The All England Club is working with the London Metropolitan Police and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office to strengthen perimeter security.
  • Raducanu, who has said stalking incidents have made it difficult to move freely in England, is scheduled to open her Wimbledon campaign on June 30.