FIXATED’ SPECTATOR 😍😱😲☝️EJECTED FROM EMMA #spectator #ejected #from #Emma Fountain #edition.cnn <br />A man was ejected from the Dubai Tennis Championships after displaying “fixated behavior” towards British player Emma Raducanu on Tuesday, the WTA said in a statement. <br />According to the WTA, the governing body of women’s tennis, the man approached Raducanu in a public area on Monday and then was also seen “in the first few rows” of her match on Tuesday before being ejected. <br />“He will be banned from all WTA events pending a threat assessment,” the WTA said. <br />Near the start of her second-round match against Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchová in Dubai, Raducanu appeared visibly emotional as she spoke with the umpire and then hid behind the umpire’s chair. <br />Muchová, who was leading 2-0 in the first set at the time, went over to comfort her opponent and the match resumed after a short break. <br />“Player safety is our top priority, and tournaments are advised on security best practices for international sporting events,” the WTA added. <br />“The WTA is actively working with Emma and her team to ensure her well-being and provide any necessary support. We remain committed to collaborating with tournaments and their security teams worldwide to maintain a safe environment for all players.” <br />However, it was the world No. 17 who edged the first-set tie-break and then broke Raducanu’s serve early in the second set to take control of the contest. <br />With the victory, Muchová will now face American McCartney Kessler, who defeated compatriot Coco Gauff on Tuesday, in the third round. <br />Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
