Emma Raducanu’s recent match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships took an unexpected and unsettling turn when she spotted someone in the stands who visibly distressed her. The British tennis star, who faced Karolina Muchova in the second round on Tuesday, broke into tears mid-match and sought refuge behind the umpire’s chair, prompting an immediate response from security personnel.
Shock, fear, and panic – match immediately halted!
Raducanu, 22, was trailing 0-2 in the opening set when she suddenly became emotional, stopping play to speak with the umpire.