Raducanu

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Professional sports women can't even play tennis without being harassed

news.sky.com/story/emma-raducanu-visibly-distressed-after-being-approached-by-man-displaying-fixated-behaviour-at-dubai-tennis-championships-13312406

Poor Emma. Not the first time she has experienced something like this either.

I'm glad it's being taken seriously. I remember Monica Seles being attacked on court.

Yes I was thinking of this too.

Poor Emma, I really feel for her.

I thought about Monica too. She must be terrified.

Something shitty happened with a ?different man in 2022, too.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cn4y7d03924o

Saw the last bit of news report on this ,where Emma was clearly upset. Wtf is going on, how was he able to get that close to her? Terrifying.

This is also concerning: "handed a five-year restraining order". Why? They think the person will magically lose interest in those 5 years?

I read an interview with a male tennis player that struck me, about what a terribly lonely existence it is. If that's the case for female players then it must mean increased danger. Females need community to protect them from predatory males. It is why women in leadership positions are vulnerable also.

I wish Emma all the best and hope she is given appropriate protection and support.