MELBOURNE, Australia — Ana Ivanovic of Serbia advanced to the third round of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park after a 6-3, 6-3 win over the qualifier Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia on Thursday, in a match that was suspended when a spectator fell on the stairs at Rod Laver Arena.
Ivanovic, the 20th seed, was up a service break and leading by 4-3 in the first set when medical personnel rushed to the woman’s aid in the upper level of the 15,000-seat stadium. Tournament organizers said the woman was treated in the stadium before being taken away on a stretcher for observation and further treatment.