Australian Open: Andy Murray's father-in-law collapses during Ana Ivanović-Madison Keys match

Nigel Sears collapses at Australian open — Nigel Sears, Andy Murray's father, collapses during Ana Ivanović's third round match against Madison Keys during day six of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on 23 January Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Tennis player Andy Murray's father-in-law has collapsed while he was watching a match at the Australian Open Tennis Championships. Nigel Sears, who coaches Ana Ivanović, was carried away on a stretcher after collapsing on the floor.

The causes of the collapse are not clear yet. Sears, 58, was taken to a hospital in Melbourne. The BBC reported he received medical assistance and was conscious following the incident.

Goodness me. Good to know that Nigel Sears is talking and conscious; am sure the decision to restart @AnaIvanovic match not taken lightly
— BBCKheredine (@BBCKheredine) January 23, 2016

Ivanović's third-round match against American Madison Keys was temporarily suspended following the incident and resumed after 50 minutes. Murray, apparently unaware of the incident, continued to play against João Sousa, Sky News reported.

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