The BBC Sport reported on Wednesday that IGA Swiatek was subject to additional security protection at the Miami Open, when the man was verbally attacked at a practice meeting, who sent five-time Grand Slam title harassment messages via social media, citing the delegate’s delegate.
The episode comes more than a month after the stalkers were removed in a match that Dubai 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu.
A spokesperson for the Miami Open and WTA Tour could not confirm exactly what happened to Swiatek in the Hard-Court Championship that ended this weekend.
No. 2 seed Swiatek faced Alexandra Eala in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
“Player safety is our top priority,” WTA said. “WTA works closely with the game and its security team to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants in best practices. “These details are not what we discuss publicly, but we are firmly committed to keeping a safe environment for players and everyone participating in one of our events.” ”
“We attach great importance to the safety and security of all participants and tournament participants. We continue to assess any potential threats and take all measures to respond appropriately. To ensure the effectiveness of these efforts, we have not disclosed details of our safety actions.”
Lakanu said she could barely breathe when a stalker approached her earlier in the match at the Dubai Championship last month, and her eyes were filled with tears.
Raducanu talked to the referee chair, the man was ejected from the court and was later taken into custody by police.
In 2022, after three trips to Raducanu’s home, an obsessed fan got a restriction order.
