Raducanu was adopted to 4 tournaments by the identical man, who approached her close to the participant lodge in Dubai the day earlier than her second-round match with Karolina Muchova.
He gave her a letter and took her photograph, which understandably unnerved Raducanu, who had been conscious of his presence at tournaments in Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Doha in previous weeks.
Though she reported it to a member of her crew, the data was not handed on to the WTA or the event till the next day, leaving safety workers with just some hours to arrange.
After taking per week off, Raducanu determined to return and play at Indian Wells.
“They have been very emotional weeks, as a result of it had carried on for a couple of weeks earlier than,” Raducanu stated.
“It was fairly tiring. I took per week break once I acquired dwelling in England and I then determined to return right here.”
Having determined to make the journey to Indian Wells – one of many largest occasions outdoors of the 4 majors – Raducanu has been stunned by how a lot happier she has been feeling since arriving in California.
Raducanu will play Moyuka Uchijima of Japan within the first spherical on Thursday, with the winner to face American third seed Coco Gauff in spherical two.
“Since being right here on this setting, which is one among my favorite tournaments, I’ve felt loads higher,” Raducanu stated.
“The attract of Indian Wells was an enormous a part of me coming. I wasn’t certain if I used to be going to return and compete so quickly.
“I simply wished to verify I used to be prepared however since coming right here I’ve stunned myself with how blissful I really feel right here.”
