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Wimbledon Blocks Emma Raducanu’s Stalker from Ticket Sales

Raducanu feels protected after Wimbledon’s system red-flagged a ticket purchase by her stalker.

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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
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Overview

  • Wimbledon’s security system flagged the stalker’s application and blocked it from purchasing tickets for next month’s championships.
  • The man was given a restraining order by Dubai police after his presence at the Dubai Tennis Championships caused Raducanu to break down on court.
  • Raducanu told BBC Sport she received a notification and police reassurance that left her feeling “comfortable and safe.”
  • She is competing at the Eastbourne Open under heightened protection as she heads into the grass court season.
  • Raducanu praised fellow player Katie Boulter for speaking out on online abuse and highlighted broader WTA safeguarding measures.