Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball
Al Jazeera • • sports
Key Points:
- Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic after hitting a ball into the stands that struck a spectator, leading to his immediate default from the match.
- Djokovic was serving for the match when the incident occurred, and despite some time violations during the match, he extended his perfect China Open record to 33-0 and advanced to the final.
- Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur in the final, who advanced after Hubert Hurkacz retired due to injury during their semifinal.
- Medvedev has a history of on-court behavior issues, including a previous fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, and appeared to accept the disqualification without protest.
- In other tennis news, US Open champion Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Wuhan Open due to a foot injury, and Iga Swiatek advanced to the later rounds of the women's tournament in Beijing.
