A man was ejected from the Dubai tennis championships on Tuesday after being “fixed behavior” towards the British tennis star Emma Raducanusaid the Women’s Tennis Association.
The man approached Raducanu, 22 said in a press release.
Raducanu melted in tears at the start of the match before she approached the referee, seeming to explain the situation and hid behind the referee’s chair.
The man has been withdrawn from the match and will be prohibited from all WTA events “while waiting for a threat assessment,” said WTA.
“Players safety is our top priority, and tournaments are informed of best safety practices for international sporting events,” said the association. “The WTA is actively working with Emma and her team to ensure her well-being and provide any necessary support.
“We are determined to collaborate with tournaments and their security teams worldwide to maintain a safe environment for all players,” he added.
A spokesperson for the Lawn Tennis Association, the Director of Tennis Directors in the United Kingdom, said in an email that he had “in-depth security arrangements for his players who are” during constant examination “.
“This incident once again highlights security problems that all players, but that players in particular can face,” said the spokesperson. . “”
On Wednesday, Raducanu brought his Instagram story to thank fans for “support messages”. She also thanked Muchova for being a “big sport” and wished her good luck in the rest of the tournament.
“Difficult experience yesterday, but I will be well and proud of the way I came back and I competed despite what happened at the start of the match,” wrote Raducanu.
Tuesday evening’s incident was not Raducanu’s first disturbing meeting with a fan.
In 2022, a man was Bénu guilty of Raducanu hunt After showing up at home three times and left unwanted gifts and flowers. He received a five -year ban order.
Raducanu has reached global fame when it won the United States Open In 2021 at the age of 18. It has accumulated more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram; Picked up sponsorship with luxury brands, including Tiffany & Co., Dior and Porsche; And attended the Met Gala.
Raducanu lost the match on Tuesday 7-6 (6), 6-4. It is classified as the 61st best player of female singles in the world, according to the WTA.
This article was initially published on Nbcnews.com
