A man who received a restraining order for stalking British tennis star Emma Raducanu has been prevented from purchasing Wimbledon tickets after the All England Club's security system flagged his name.
BBC Sport has revealed that the individual's ballot application was automatically blocked when he attempted to enter the public draw for this month's Championships.
The man had been issued with a restraining order by Dubai police in February after pursuing Raducanu across four consecutive tournaments in Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.
His name was subsequently shared with tennis authorities worldwide, enabling Wimbledon's screening system to identify and reject his ticket application.
The incident demonstrates how the All England Club's security protocols are designed to protect players from individuals who have previously exhibited concerning behaviour.
Emma Raducanu has been dealing with a stalker as of late Reuters The Dubai incident occurred in February when the man approached Raducanu at a coffee shop near the player hotel, presenting her with a letter and taking her photograph without permission.
This encounter left the 22-year-old British No1 deeply unsettled, particularly as she had noticed his presence at tournaments in Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Doha in the weeks prior.
The following day, Raducanu spotted him in the crowd during her second-round match against Karolina Muchova, causing her to break down in tears just two games into play.
She sought refuge behind the umpire's chair whilst tournament officials were alerted to the situation.
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She added: "I literally couldn't see the ball through tears. I could barely breathe. I was like, 'I need to just take a breather'."
The incident marked the second time Raducanu has faced stalking, following a 2022 case where a different man received a five-year restraining order after walking 23 miles to her residence.
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PASince the Dubai incident, Raducanu confirmed she has received enhanced protection, telling the BBC: "I'm always now very aware and not necessarily doing things on my own any more. I'm always with someone and always being watched."
Wimbledon has implemented comprehensive security measures to safeguard players, according to All England Lawn Tennis Club chief executive Sally Bolton.
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"We're liaising with the tours, with the Met Police, with other security agencies right through the year to think about the types of risks we need to look at," Bolton stated.
Approximately 1,000 personnel work in security roles during the Championships, including fixated threat specialists and behavioural experts trained to identify suspicious activity.
The venue employs extensive CCTV coverage, with targeted sweeps conducted around specific players when concerns arise.
Wimbledon announced earlier this week they will up their security for this year's Wimbledon
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Protection officers are stationed near players on court, with additional personnel deployed on Centre Court and Court One.
Response teams patrol the grounds ready to assist if incidents occur, whilst security maintains constant communication with the referees' office regarding scheduling decisions.
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