Emma Raducanu is gearing up to compete at Indian Wells next week, marking her return to action after a disturbing encounter in Dubai with a man who had been following her.

Traumatic Incident in Dubai

The 22-year-old British tennis star had a troubling experience when a man approached her in Dubai, a situation that made her feel unsafe.

It turns out this man had been tracking her movements across multiple countries for weeks.

Raducanu, who had seen him before, reported the incident to the tournament organizers.

When he showed up at her second-round match, the situation escalated, leaving her in tears.

Fortunately, local authorities intervened, removing the man from the venue, and Raducanu chose not to press charges after he agreed to a restraining order.

Moving Forward with Extra Security

Despite the unsettling experience, Raducanu is determined to continue her career and is set to compete at one of tennis’s biggest events.

Indian Wells is just around the corner, and she will have enhanced security to ensure her safety.

Her current world ranking of No. 55 guarantees her a spot in the main draw, which kicks off on March 5.

Support on Her Journey

As Raducanu continues to look for a new coach, she’s been working closely with Tom Welsh.

Welsh, a former hitting partner for Leylah Fernandez, brings valuable experience to Raducanu’s team.

He also works as a coach at the Loughborough Tennis Academy.

Raducanu’s focus is firmly on getting back to her best as she heads into this prestigious event.