THE “fixated” man that targeted Emma Raducanu has been detained and slapped with a restraining order.
The tennis star, 22, began to cry before hiding behind the umpire’s chair in fear after spotting a fan in the crowd while on court at the Dubai Open.
Emma Raducanu broke down in tears on court after spotting the man in the crowd[/caption]
She was comforted by opponent Karolina Muchova before bravely battling on following the man’s removal from the stadium to lose 7-6 6-4 on Tuesday.
The horror incident occurred a day after Raducanu received a letter from him outside the tournament perimeter.
He has now been detained by police and hit with a restraining order.
The Dubai Media Office confirmed in a statement: “Dubai authorities have taken swift action to address an incident involving British tennis star Emma Raducanu, in accordance with local legal protocols.
“Following Raducanu’s complaint, Dubai Police detained a tourist who approached her, left her a note, took her photograph, and engaged in behaviour that caused her distress during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
“While Raducanu later chose to drop the charges, the individual signed a formal undertaking to maintain distance from her and has been banned from future tournaments.
“Dubai remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors to the emirate.”
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