By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Emma Raducanu’s tears stemmed from fears.
Yesterday, Raducanu broke down in tears throughout her second-round match with Karolina Muchova in Dubai.
An emotional Raducanu stopped play after two video games, spoke briefly to the chair umpire, and shed tears as she took refuge out of sight behind the umpire’s chair.
It was a weird second that led to Muchova consoling the 22-year-old Raducanu earlier than play lastly resumed. Muchova ultimately scored a 7-6(6), 6-4 victory.
As we speak, the WTA introduced a male fan who “exhibited fixated habits” towards Raducanu was ejected from that match and subsequently banned from all WTA occasions “pending a menace evaluation.”
WTA assertion on the safety incident in Dubai:On Monday, February 17, Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space by a person who exhibited fixated habits. This similar particular person was recognized within the first few rows throughout Emma’s match on Tuesday on the Dubai Obligation Free Tennis…
— wta (@WTA) February 19, 2025
“On Monday, Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space by a person who exhibited fixated habits,” the WTA mentioned in a press release right now. “This similar particular person was recognized within the first few rows throughout Emma’s match on Tuesday on the Dubai Obligation Free Tennis Championships and subsequently ejected.
“He can be banned from all WTA occasions pending a menace evaluation.
“The WTA is actively working with Emma and her group to make sure her well-being and supply any mandatory assist. We stay dedicated to collaborating with tournaments and their safety groups worldwide to keep up a secure surroundings for all gamers.”
You possibly can perceive why Raducanu grew emotional recognizing the “fixated” man.
Under, see footage of Raducanu’s interlude after the second recreation:
right here is the state of affairs 🙁 https://t.co/z4Vl23j9DL pic.twitter.com/2C4K2oAEgC
— Lisa 🧚🏻♀️ (@lisa_talking) February 18, 2025
To her credit score, Raducanu regained her composure after the person was ejected and pushed the 14th-seeded Muchova in two tight units.
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