Australian Open

Andy Murray's father-in-law Nigel Sears collapses at Australian Open

By Pascal Lemesre, Football League Editor

Published: January 23 2016 | 09:36

Last updated: January 29 2016 | 07:29

Andy Murray's father-in-law Nigel Sears is rushed to hospital after collapsing while watching the Australian Open match between Ana Ivanovic and Madison Keys.

Ana Ivanovic's third-round match at the Australian Open against Madison Keys has been indefinitely suspended after her coach Nigel Sears collapsed in the crowd.

Ana Ivanovic's coach Nigel Sears is attended to in the crowd after collapsing at Rod Laver Arena during the Australian Open on January 23, 2016 © Getty Images

Sears, who is Andy Murray's father-in-law, received medical attention after appearing to fall down some stairs at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne while Ivanovic was leading 6-4 1-0 in the third-round match.

The 58-year-old received medical attention in the crowd before being stretchered off and transported to hospital. He was reportedly conscious and talking to paramedics in the ambulance.

While play was suspended on Rod Laver, Sears's son-in-law Murray was playing unaware on Margaret Court Arena, with the score currently at one set apiece against Joao Sousa.

Murray's wife Kim Sears has remained in the UK during the tournament as she is expecting the birth of her first child, which is due in February.

Ana Ivanovic watches on anxiously as her coach Nigel Sears receives treatment in the crowd on Rod Laver Area during the Australian Open on January 23, 2016 © Getty Images