TV cameraman accused of ‘wildly inappropriate’ behaviour towards Emma Raducanu as star left furious
During Emma Raducanu’s second-round match against Danielle Collins at the 2025 Internationaux de Strasbourg on May 21, a TV cameraman was accused of “wildly inappropriate” behavior by Collins for getting too close to both players during a changeover. The incident occurred in the third set, with the score at 3-3, as Collins attempted to refill her water bottle at the fountain near the umpire’s chair. Frustrated, she confronted the cameraman, saying, “I need to get water. We’re on a changeover. You don’t need to be that close to me, and you don’t need to be on top of Emma. It’s wildly inappropriate. It’s not that difficult to give space, I’m sorry”. Raducanu, who was standing due to a back injury that required a medical timeout earlier, confirmed the incident, noting, “I was standing as it was more comfortable. [Collins] came to fill a bottle up and was saying how the cameraman was really close and it felt a bit inappropriate”.
The confrontation, captured on live broadcast, sparked debate. Collins, known for her outspoken nature, defended her reaction post-match, emphasizing the importance of self-expression: “To be good at anything, self-expression is really important. I’m a competitor, I’m not meek and mild”. However, some fans on X criticized her, with comments like, “Danielle Collins is the worst,” arguing the cameraman was just doing his job for the Tennis Channel broadcast. Others supported Collins, appreciating her advocacy for player space.[
Raducanu, who lost 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, faced additional challenges with her back issue, raising concerns about her French Open readiness. The incident added to her difficult 2025, following a prior stalking ordeal in Dubai that left her emotionally shaken. While Raducanu didn’t directly address the cameraman’s actions, her focus remains on recovery and preparation for Roland Garros, starting May 25.[](https://news.sky.com/story/man-who-exhibited-fixated-behaviour-towards-emma-raducanu-given-restraining-order-13313208)
