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Wimbledon Blocks Emma Raducanu’s Stalker From Buying Tickets

Raducanu said the red-flag system, supported by police notification, left her feeling protected ahead of Wimbledon.

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Tennis - Queen's Club Championships - Queen's Club, London, Britain - June 13, 2025 Britain's Emma Raducanu in action during her quarter final match against China's Qinwen Zheng Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

Overview

  • Wimbledon’s security system flagged a man under a Dubai police restraining order and blocked his ticket application.
  • Raducanu praised the All England Club’s intervention and said enhanced protection at recent events has made her feel safe.
  • The man followed her to four WTA tournaments earlier this year and was detained after showing up in the stands at the Dubai Championships.
  • The WTA has rolled out AI-driven monitoring of online abuse and expanded mental health support as part of broader athlete safety measures.
  • Raducanu is competing at the Eastbourne Open and will play Wimbledon’s grass-court championship beginning June 30 under heightened security.