DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emma Raducanu faced a distressing situation during her second-round match at the Dubai Championships, prompting her to seek assistance from the chair umpire. The Women's Tennis Association revealed that Raducanu was visibly upset due to a man displaying 'fixated behavior.' This led her to approach the umpire in tears and take an unscheduled break.
During the match, Raducanu walked to the umpire after the second game, exchanged a few words, and then sought refuge in a small space near the official’s chair. The 2021 U.S. Open champion, who had previously dealt with a stalking incident in her native Britain, returned to play after a brief delay but eventually lost to 14th-seeded Karolina Muchova.
