One fortunate Australian Open fan can thank Cricket Australia for leaving star player Steve Smith at home, with the Test superstar saving them from a potentially dangerous fall at the tennis. Smith was overlooked for Australia's current T20 series in Pakistan and the T20 World Cup squad despite electrifying form in the Big Bash League with the Sydney Sixers. A spectator sitting near Smith said his lightning-fast reflexes were called into play to catch a woman that nearly fell into the row in front of them. 'Sitting behind Steve Smith at the Alcaraz v Zverev semi-final last night. It comes after Smith was sensationally overlooked for Australia's T20 World Cup campaign.