Tennis star Emma Raducanu was banned from all Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) events after a disturbing incident during her second-round match at the Dubai Championships. On Tuesday, Raducanu took an unscheduled break in tears after a fan approached her with “fixated behavior”, causing concern for her well-being.
The fan, who had been identified as a threat to Raducanu’s safety, was ejected from the tournament and banned from all WTA events pending a threat assessment. Raducanu, who has struggled with injuries and form in recent months, showed remarkable resilience by returning to play after a brief delay and eventually losing to 14th-seeded Karolina Muchova.
Raducanu addressed the incident on social media, thanking fans for their support and expressing her gratitude to her opponent, Muchova, for being a “great sport”. The WTA has offered Raducanu and her team support to ensure her well-being and safety.
Source: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/43914589/emma-raducanu-loses-dubai-championships-spectator-ejected-banned-wta-events