British tennis star Emma Raducanu has offered up to five extra security guards to play at Indian Wells after being targeted by a ‘stalker’ in Dubai.
Raducanu headed to Singapore in late January and then travelled to the United Arab Emirates for the Abu Dhabi Open, with the Brit later playing in Qatar before a second trip to the UAE for the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Indian Wells organisers are keen to ensure Raducanu feels safe at the event with the Briton ‘likely’ to be offered up to five extra security guards, The Times have reported, with Bob Campbell in charge of arrangements.
Raducanu is eager to move on from the ‘terrifying’ ordeal, which led to her breaking down in tears and hiding behind the umpire’s chair during a clash against Karolina Muchova at the Dubai Tennis Championships last week.
Should Raducanu decide to accept the offer of extra security, the guards will work to ensure her safety while on-site at Indian Wells, while it is also possible they could accompany her off-site back to her accommodation.
