Published: 16:39, February 28, 2025
Raducanu to return at Indian Wells after Dubai security incident, media report
By Reuters
Emma Raducanu of Britain plays a forehand return to Amanda Anisimova of the US during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan 16, 2025. (PHOTO / AP)

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu will compete at Indian Wells next week in her first Tour appearance since Dubai, where a man exhibited "fixated behaviour" towards her and was removed from the stands during her match, British media reported.

The BBC and Sky Sports reported that Raducanu would be given extra security at Indian Wells, which runs from March 5-16.

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Reuters has contacted organizers for comment.

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Briton Raducanu looked distressed in her second-round match against Karolina Muchova in the Dubai Championships last week, and stood behind the umpire's chair while the man was led out by security personnel.

Emma Raducanu of Britain plays a forehand return to Iga Swiatek of Poland during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Jan 18, 2025. (PHOTO / AP)

She eventually resumed the match and fought back from 4-0 down to force a tiebreak before losing 7-6(6) 6-4.

Dubai Police detained the man following Raducanu's complaint but the player later decided to drop the charges.

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The governing body of women's tennis, the WTA, banned the man from all of its tournaments and said it would work with Raducanu and her team to ensure her well-being and provide any support needed.

Raducanu has struggled with form and fitness issues since her 2021 US Open win and sits 55th in the rankings.