The snake — identified as a 50-centimeter eastern brown snake and one of Australia’s most deadly reptiles — was soon safely removed, allowing play to resume.

Down a set and trying to battle back into the match, Thiem had to put his comeback attempt on hold, as a 50-centimeter eastern brown snake, one of the deadliest in the world, slithered onto the court.

Tennis star Dominic Thiem survived a brush with a venomous snake at the Brisbane International. Read more on Boston.com.

Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem has had a brush with one of Australia’s most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International ...

Thiem was a set down to Australian James McCabe when fans courtside spotted the 50-centimeter eastern brown snake, whose venom is rated the second most toxic in the world.

Professionals safely removed the snake, a 20-inch (50 cm) long eastern brown, during a 40-minute break from play. The 30-year-old Austrian tennis star said, “I really love animals, especially ...

Thiem was a set down to Australian James McCabe when fans courtside spotted the 50 centimeter eastern brown snake, whose venom is rated the second ...

BRISBANE, Australia — Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem had a brush with one of Australia's most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday. Thiem ...

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem had a brush with one of Australia’s most venomous snakes during a qualifying match at the Brisbane International on Saturday ...