Medvedev Disqualified from China Open Semifinal After Ball Hits Spectator

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev disqualified after hitting ball into crowd, injuring spectator. Djokovic reacts to incident.

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October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev was ejected from the China Open semifinals after accidentally striking a spectator with a rebounding ball.

The incident occurred during his match against world number one Novak Djokovic, with Medvedev trailing 7-5, 5-3 in the second set. The ball hit a fan sitting in the front row, causing visible distress and prompting medical assistance.

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Djokovic, who was also disqualified in 2020 for a similar incident, expressed concern over the spectator’s condition and empathy for Medvedev, acknowledging the emotional toll of such a situation in a high-stakes match.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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