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Murray's father-in-law collapses

Andy Murray's father-in-law Nigel Sears is being treated in hospital but says he is "feeling fine" after collapsing at the Australian Open.

Sears, 58, coaches Ana Ivanovic and was watching her match with Madison Keys on Rod Laver Arena. The match was suspended for an hour before resuming.

Murray was not made aware of what had happened as he was playing Portugal's Joao Sousa at the time.

Sears later told the BBC he hoped to be released from hospital on Sunday.

Nigel Sears tells the BBC he is 'feeling fine'
Sears had been in contact with BBC tennis commentator David Law from hospital, with Law passing on information through his Twitter account
Nigel Sears tells the BBC he is 'feeling fine'
Nigel Sears tells the BBC he is 'feeling fine'

Immediately after his four-set win, Andy Murray left the venue, along with his mother Judy, to visit his father-in-law in hospital.