ALEX DE MINAUR’S Australian Open showdown with Frances Tiafoe was suspended for seven minutes after a medical emergency in the crowd.
There were worrying scenes when the clash had to be paused in the scorchingly hot conditions.
Play was suspended during Alex De Minaur’s clash with Frances TiafoeCredit: TNT Sports
There were worrying scenes in the crowdCredit: TNT Sports
De Minaur was 2-0 up in the third set when proceedings were abruptly brought to a halt.
The umpire, speaking to Tiafoe, said: “Just to make sure the person is okay and then we will continue.”
Paramedics were seen walking to the top of a stand in the Rod Laver Arena.
And play then resumed after a delay of SEVEN MINUTES.
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