Full WTA statement and video after shocking Emma Raducanu incident in Dubai

The WTA has confirmed there was a safety incident involving Emma Raducanu at the Dubai Tennis Championship following a shocking incident early in her match against Karolina Muchova.

The 2021 US Open winner took on the 14th-seeded Czech in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament on Tuesday, but the encounter was marred by an odd event as early as the third game.

A visibly upset and emotional Raducanu approached the chair umpire and after exchanging a few words, she then went to hide behind the official’s chair.