The WTA has issued a statement regarding a safety incident involving Emma Raducanu, after she was approached by a man in public, causing her to become upset on court.
The 2021 US Open winner took on the 14th-seeded Czech in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament on Tuesday, but the encounter was marred by an odd event as early as the third game.
A visibly upset and emotional Raducanu approached the chair umpire and after exchanging a few words, she then went to hide behind the official’s chair.
Muchova then walks over for an explanation before also moving behind the official’s chair to console her young opponent.