Medvedev Disqualified After Ball Strikes Spectator in Loss to Djokovic
In a dramatic turn of events at the China Open in Beijing, Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from his semi‑final match after a stray ball struck a fan in the stands. The incident occurred while Medvedev was trailing Novak Djokovic 7‑5, 5‑3, just three points away from defeat. The Russian’s backhand, which had ricocheted off a side wall following a Djokovic winner, flew into the audience and hit a spe…
Oct. 5, 2026, 3 p.m.