2 h. ago Emma Raducanu accused of breaking Wimbledon rule as tennis ace called 'arrogant'

Emma Raducanu has been accused of breaking Wimbledon's rules for matches and practice sessions, with All England Club members said to be "enraged"

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21 h. ago Lucky loser Van de Zandschulp stuns struggling Djokovic at Indian Wells

Five-time champion loses 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in second roundJack Draper sails to 6-4, 6-0 win despite tough drawNovak Djokovic’s difficult start to the season continued on the North American hard courts as he crashed out of Indian Wells with an extremely poor performance in his opening match, losing 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round to the world No 85, Botic van de Zandschulp.Despite producing arguably the best performance of the year in his four-set victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, Djokovic has now lost three consecutive matches since that triumph. The thigh injury Djokovic suffered during his win over Alcaraz forced him to retire from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev and then he fell in the first round of the Qatar Open last month to Matteo Berrettini. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Wimbledon stalwarts see red over Emma Raducanu's pink kit

I hear Emma Raducanu , has been 'outraging members' at the home of tennis by wearing a provocative pink kit while practising at the All England Club in SW19.

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25 h. ago Coe targets Musk and Zuckerberg talks over ‘pond life’ abuse of female athletes

IOC presidency candidate wants discussions if elected‘It is vital that women feel that sport is a safe space’Sebastian Coe will demand urgent talks with Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to stop “pond life” abusing female sports stars with impunity if he becomes International Olympic Committee president.Speaking after a week in which Emma Raducanu spoke about not being able “see the ball through tears” after being approached by a stalker, and Eilish McColgan faced a blizzard of hate after posting a video of her running on social media, Lord Coe pledged to create a taskforce to find better ways to protect female athletes. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Team GB prospect saw her athletics career ruined after being stalked like Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu was left in tears on the tennis court last month after a man was removed from the stands at the Dubai Championships and served a restraining order by local police

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58 h. ago Stalkers explained as Emma Raducanu left terrified – from revenge to erotomania

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT, EXCLUSIVE: Often the ‘stalker’ doesn’t even realise the other person doesn't feel the same way they do, let alone see how they are coming across

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62 h. ago Emma Raducanu moves on from Dubai incident but looks to improve ‘everything’ in her game

Raducanu will head to the Miami Open and start work under new coach Vladimir Platenik following her first-round defeat at Indian Wells

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62 h. ago Emma Raducanu loses at Indian Wells in first match since stalking ordeal

Former US Open champion made positive start to first-round match against Moyuka Uchijima but then struggled in blustery conditions

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63 h. ago Emma Raducanu returns to action with straight sets defeat at Indian Wells

Raducanu lost 6-3 6-2 while fellow Brit Jacob Fearnley was also knocked out in the first round

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2 d. ago Emma Raducanu returns to action with straight set defeat to Moyuka Uchijima

Raducanu lost 6-3 6-2 while fellow Brit Jacob Fearnley was also knocked out in the first round

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2 d. ago Raducanu loses on emotional return to court after incident with ‘fixated’ fan

Briton goes down 6-3, 6-2 to Moyuka Uchijima Indian Wells defeat follows difficult few weeksAfter an extremely difficult month in which she was pursued across tennis tournaments in Asia by an obsessive spectator, Emma Raducanu struggled to find her range and rhythm on her return to competition and was comprehensively defeated 6-3, 6-2 by Moyuka Uchijima of Japan in the first round of the Indian Wells Open on Thursday.Over the past few years, the organisers at Indian Wells have marketed the tournament as Tennis Paradise, a reference to the handsome mountainous landscape that surrounds the court and its warm, sunny weather. In reality, though, the conditions are often some of the most hellish on tour. Along with the slow conditions because of the dry, dusty desert air, gusty wind can make it incredibly challenging for all players. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Emma Raducanu vs Moyuka Uchijima LIVE: Latest score and updates from first round clash at Indian Wells

The 22-year-old plays her first match since distressing incident with ‘fixated man’ in Dubai

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4 d. ago Voices: If Emma Raducanu isn’t safe at work, what hope do we have?

Ahead of her return to court at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Raducanu has opened up on her ordeal. But, writes Sharan Dhaliwal, until proper safety measures are established, some women will continue to live in fear – wherever they work

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu details stalking ordeal ahead of Indian Wells return: 'Couldn't see the ball through tears'

Raducanu took a week off “to take a breather” after incidents in Dubai

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu opens up on stalking ordeal: ‘I couldn’t see the ball through tears’

The former US Open champion was the subject of repeated attention from a man displaying ‘fixated behaviour’ during her match at the Dubai Open last month

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu could ‘barely breathe or see through the tears’ after spotting stalker

Tennis player describes ordeal at hands of ‘fixated’ man He approached her twice before appearing during matchEmma Raducanu has revealed she “couldn’t see the ball through tears” and could “barely breathe” during a stalking ordeal at the Dubai Open last month.The 22-year-old Briton was left cowering behind the umpire’s chair after receiving repeated unwanted attention from a “fixated” man before and during her second-round match against Karolina Muchova. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Emma Raducanu opens up on stalker hell for the first time as British tennis star reveals she 'could barely breathe' and 'couldn't see the ball through the tears'

MATTHEW LAMBWELL IN INDIAN WELLS: Raducanu was close to skipping Indian Wells but what better way to banish dark memories than a return to self-styled tennis paradise.

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4 d. ago I couldn’t see the ball through tears after spotting stalker – Emma Raducanu

The former US Open champion received repeated attention from a man displaying ‘fixated behaviour’ at the Dubai Open.

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5 d. ago Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray resume partnership and the ‘Next Gen’ set to make run at Indian Wells

Five key storylines to follow as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Swiatek all look to make history at the ‘fifth grand slam’

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5 d. ago Emma Raducanu’s stalking incident gives results a different complexion

Recent losses seemed to reflect coaching uncertainty but impact of stalkers sheds new light on difficulties she facesThe season is ruthless and unforgiving, a significant tournament always on the horizon for its subjects. For Emma Raducanu, this means that after one of the most difficult experiences of her career, another encounter with a stalker, she has had little time to digest her emotions before the next big event is upon her.Last month, while she competed in a series of tournaments across Asia, Raducanu was pursued by a stalker across tournament sites, cities and borders, who attempted strategically to approach her when she was alone. His behaviour culminated in Raducanu spotting him in the stands during her second‑round match against Karolina Muchova in Dubai. Understandably emotional, Raducanu asked for the man to be removed. He was subsequently banned from WTA tournaments and signed an agreement to stay away from her. Continue reading...

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