The reason behind Emma Raducanu’s Instagram deletion and her decision to step away from social media.

Emma Raducanu has deactivated her Instagram account, taking a break from social media following her recent ordeal with a stalker. The British No. 2 made this decision after her opening-round defeat at Indian Wells, where she lost to Moyuka Uchijima. Despite the setback, her team insists she is focused on training for the upcoming Miami Masters.

Raducanu addressed concerns about the Dubai incident, stating it did not affect her performance at Indian Wells. Instead, she attributed her loss to a lack of preparation and challenging playing conditions. She emphasized the importance of maintaining the right mindset, acknowledging that every player faces obstacles that must be overcome.

Meanwhile, British No. 3 Sonay Kartal has climbed to a career-high ranking after reaching the last 16 at Indian Wells. Her performance brings her within three places of Raducanu, securing her a place in Wimbledon’s main draw for the first time. Kartal is also set to join the British squad for the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers next month.