Overview
- The collapse occurred on day one of qualifying during Moez Echargui’s match with Luca Van Assche at Melbourne Park.
- Broadcast footage showed Echargui preparing between points when a ball kid stumbled and fell just behind the baseline.
- Echargui sprinted to assist and called for help as officials reached the youngster, who soon stood up and was escorted off for care.
- Play resumed after a brief pause and the immediate health concern was managed on site, with no cause announced.
- Van Assche won 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the second qualifying round, where he is set to face Daniil Glinka.