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Tennis Star Emma Raducanu Forced to Pause Match Due to ‘Fixated Fan’


Emma Raducanu broke down in tears over a fan’s behavior, forcing the match umpire to stop play as he was ejected

Robert Prange/Getty ImagesTennis star Emma Raducanu had to pause her match on Tuesday, February 18, after an unruly fan apparently caused her to break down in tears. “Player safety is our top priority, and tournaments are advised on security best practices for international sporting events,” the WTA’s statement read. After an afternoon marked by rowdy fans at the Monterrey Open in Mexico, Collins, 30, turned to address them directly in the middle of her Round of 16 match against Erika Andreeva.

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