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Memorable Moments in Sports

Tennis stalking incidents Stalking remains a serious issue in professional tennis, as the recent case of Emma Raducanu at the WTA tournament in Dubai 2025 shows. She had already been stalked in 2021 by Amrit Magar, who followed her to her parents' home. Anna Kournikova, Serena Williams, and Martina Hingis were also targeted by stalkers. In addition to harassment, there have been physical attacks: in 1993, Monica Seles was stabbed and seriously injured by a spectator during a match in Hamburg, and in 2009, Roger Federer faced an on-court intrusion by a man during the French Open in Paris.

Tennis stalking incidents

Bradford City Stadium Fire Bradford City Stadium Fire, 11th May1985

Bradford City Stadium Fire

30 years ago: O. J. Simpson chase on the motorway 30 years ago: O. J. Simpson chase on the motorway

30 years ago: O. J. Simpson chase on the motorway

Sports scandals Doping, accidents, fouls or assaults - sports history is full of scandals. With the hand of God, Diego Maradona scored a hand goal in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England, which was not invalidated by the referee and helped Argentina to victory. Figure skater Tonya Harding was involved in an attack on her rival Nancy Kerrigan in 1994 and made headlines - the case made it to the big screen. Lance Armstrong was considered one of the best cyclists, but his titles were revoked in 2012 because of confirmed doping suspicions. Michael Schumacher saw his 1997 world championship title threatened by his rival Jacques Villeneuve and rammed him in the last race of the Formula 1 season. But it was not the Canadian who was eliminated, but Schumacher himself, who was disqualified for unsporting behaviour. These and other scandals of sport can be found in this selection.

Sports scandals

Dramatic descent of boxing legend "Bubi" Scholz Dramatic descent of boxing legend "Bubi" Scholz

Dramatic descent of boxing legend "Bubi" Scholz

Biggest Falls From Grace in Sports History Athletes are among the most respected and well-known celebrities in the world. They have legions of fans who follow their movements at every turn. But always being in the spotlight isn't always an advantage. When athletes make mistakes in life in any way, that mistake is broadcast worldwide. Whether it is fraud, trouble with the law, or embarrassing events, they cannot hide from the watchful eye of the public. From celebrated sports heroes to crashes - these sports greats have fallen deep.

Biggest Falls From Grace in Sports History

O.J. Simpson murder trial Former football star and actor O.J. Simpson was arrested on June 17, 1994 on suspicion of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her boyfriend Ronald Goldman. The "trial of the century", which was broadcast live on television at the time, ended in an acquittal. In 2008, Simpson was sentenced to 33 years in prison for an armed robbery at a Las Vegas hotel-casino, of which he served nine years. He was released on parole on Oct. 1, 2017.

O.J. Simpson murder trial

Shock for para swimmer Krawzow: brain tumour Shock for para swimmer Krawzow: brain tumour

Shock for para swimmer Krawzow: brain tumour