What happened to Emma Raducanu at the Dubai Tennis Championships?

During her second-round match against Karolina Muchova, Emma Raducanu was reduced to tears by a man exhibiting fixated behavior. The incident became so concerning that the 22-year-old walked up to the chair umpire and hid behind the umpire's chair while security removed the man from the court. Despite this distressing situation, Raducanu bravely returned to the court to applause from the supportive crowd and continued playing, though ultimately lost 7-6, 6-4. In response, the WTA has banned the man from all tournaments and is actively working with Emma and her team to ensure her well-being. This was not the first concerning incident involving this individual, as in 2022 he walked 23 miles to Raducanu's London home, resulting in a five-year restraining order.