Emma Raducanu, British No. 1, delivered a concise three-word response, “I feel safe,” when asked about a stalker who attempted to purchase Wimbledon tickets, per Express. The individual, who received a restraining order in Dubai in February 2025 after following Raducanu to tournaments in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai, was blocked by the All England Club’s security system after his name was red-flagged in the public ballot, per BBC Sport. Raducanu, speaking at a pre-Wimbledon press conference, praised the organizers, saying, “Wimbledon did an amazing job,” and expressed confidence in their security measures, which include fixated threat specialists and behavioral experts, per The Guardian.
The 22-year-old, who broke down in tears during a Dubai match against Karolina Muchova after spotting the man, emphasized her trust in the enhanced protections, stating, “I’m always with someone and always being watched,” per The Mirror. Despite ongoing back spasms, Raducanu is preparing for Eastbourne and Wimbledon, starting June 30, bolstered by her resilience and support from coaches Mark Petchey and Nick Cavaday, per BBC Sport. X posts, like @BBCSport, highlighted her confidence, reflecting positive sentiment, per.
