Melbourne: Ana Ivanovic was left badly shaken yesterday when an elderly spectator fell on a flight of stairs during her third-round match at the Australian Open, delaying play for almost 30 minutes as she received medical treatment.
The Serbian 20th seed, who eventually beat Latvian qualifier Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 6-3, said she froze when the sound of the spectator's fall rang through Rod Laver Arena.

Ana Ivanovic reacts after her second round win over Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova on Day Four of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park yesterday. Pics/Getty Images