Emma Raducanu jumped at the world tennis salons in 2021. The British then first broke through the qualifications of the US Open, and then made a huge sensation, winning this tournament at the age of 18. This event meant that advertising contracts and all cooperation offers spilled towards the tennis player. However, as it turned out: it was the first and last tournament that she won.
Raducanu is fighting with a stalker. Wimbledon reacted
The British tennis player continues to travel regularly in great tournaments and appears in the British press. And recently her peace has been firmly disturbed. All because of a man who accosted Raducanu in public places, even wanting to make physical contact with her. In February, at the tournament in Dubai, British noticed his presence in the stands, which made her problem to finish the match against Karolina Muchova. Tears appeared in her eyes.
Raducan's persecutor intended to meet her also during the upcoming Wimbledon. However, thanks to the conscious reaction from the tournament, he will not have this opportunity. The All England Club security system blocked the possibility of buying tickets. Now the tennis player took the floor:
– Wimbledon and all committed did an excellent job. I got information, the police contacted me and said that everything was okay. I know that I am not the first sportswoman who goes through it and I will probably not be the last. Anyway, not only as a sportswoman, but generally a woman – said Raducan, cited by the Reuters agency.
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The British, however, is not only about tournament authorities. Recently, she hired five additional bodyguards who care about her safety. – I have much more protection around me now. Especially in Great Britain, which is crowded and in which you encounter many people. I see the difference and this makes me feel more comfortable – added Raducan.
The need to ensure special safety of tennis players, which are among the most popular athletes in the world, began to speak primarily after 1993. It was then that Monica Seles, a multiple Wielkopolska champion, fell victim to the cutter and suspended her career for over two years.