The WTA has banned a man for "fixated behavior" toward Emma Raducanu after security removed him during her Dubai Championship match, leaving the former U.S. Open champion visibly shaken but determined to compete.

Raducanu appeared to be in tears as she approached the chair umpire during the first set. Play was delayed until security personnel were able to locate the man and escort him away

Emma Raducanu said she will “be okay” after a “fixated” spectator was ejected from her match at the Dubai Tennis Championships earlier this week. According to the WTA, the governing body of women’s tennis,

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) said it has banned a man who exhibited "fixated behaviour" towards Emma Raducanu after he was taken away by security personnel during the Briton's match at the Dubai Championship late on Tuesday.

Dubai authorities detained a man who harassed the British tennis star Emma Raducanu during a major tournament this week. The government on Thursday said an individual, described as a 'tourist', was held for questioning by Dubai Police.