Security fears as intruder storms court at Australian Open final (VIDEO)

There were concerning scenes during the Australian Open final between Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal as a member of the crowd jumped onto the court before being dragged away by security staff.

The incident happened during the second set at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne as Spanish star Nadal was serving against his Russian rival. 

There was a commotion as a member of the crowd appeared to jump from the stands.

Both players were immediately surrounded by security as the offender was accosted and removed from the court.

Footage showed the incident as images appeared to show the person carrying a banner reading ‘abolish refugee detention’. 

The incident is likely linked to the media furore surrounding world number one Novak Djokovic’s brief detention at a hotel in Melbourne which houses refugees and asylum seekers, and which drew global attention throughout the Serb’s immigration stand-off with Australian authorities earlier this month.

The protestor stormed the court in Melbourne. © Getty Images

The action resumed as Nadal aimed to level the match at one set apiece, after Medvedev had taken the first set 6-2.

Nadal is aiming for a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title, which would move him one ahead of rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the all-time rankings.

Medvedev, 25, is aiming for a second Grand Slam title to add to the US Open crown he won in September of last year.  

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