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 shot struck a spectator in the face. The incident occurred while Medvedev was trailing Novak Djokovic 7‑5, 5‑3, just three points away from defeat. Djokovic, who has never lost a match at the tournament, improved his flawless record there to 33‑0 and moved within one vi…
Oct. 5, 2026, 3 p.m.