The five -time winner of the Grand Chelem, Iga Swiatek, would have been strengthened security during the Miami Open this week after an “aggressive” fan attacked it verbally during the tournament.
The fan previously sent abusive messages to the triple winning triple online, bbc Sport reported, citing Swiatek representatives.
The reported incident occurred on Saturday during a training session, and she “[appeared] To be a direct transition from online verbal assault to harassment in the real world, “said Swiatek representatives.
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The five -time winner of the Grand Chelem, Iga Swiatek, would have been strengthened security during the Miami Open this week after an “aggressive” fan attacked it verbally during the tournament. (Images Clive Brunskill / Getty)
“Constructive criticism is one thing, and threats, hate speeches or even disturbance during training are another – that cannot be tolerated,” said a Swiatk spokesperson.
“We take the security and security of all players and tournaments very seriously,” said Miami Open in a statement. “We constantly assess all potential threats and take all measures to respond appropriately. To ensure the effectiveness of these efforts, we do not disclose the details of our security operations.”
The World Tennis Association added: “Players’ security is our top priority. The WTA is working closely with tournaments and their safety teams on best practices for international sporting events to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
“There are complete security protocols in place to ensure that incidents are treated quickly and effectively. Details are not something that we discuss publicly, but we are firmly in our commitment to maintain a safe environment for players and all those who attend one of our events.”
Swiatek recently returned from a one -month doping suspension in which she did not miss any grandch. (Imagn)
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The episode comes a little more than a month after a stalker was withdrawn from a match played by 2021, champion of the US Open Emma Raducanu in Dubai.
During the Dubai championships last month, she said Raducanu, she could barely breathe and her eyes filled with tears when a stalker who had approached her earlier in the tournament was in the stands during his match.
Swiatek No. 2 lost against Joker Alexandra Eala in the quarter -final on Wednesday. Asked if the security situation disrupted its match preparation, Swiatek replied: “No, I wouldn’t say it.” (Christinne Muschi / The Canadian Press via AP)
Swiatek No. 2 lost against Joker Alexandra Eala in the quarter -final on Wednesday. Asked if the security situation disrupted its match preparation, Swiatek replied: “No, I wouldn’t say it.”
