Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting fan with ball

Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting fan with ball

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev was removed from the China Open semi‑final in the third set against Novak Djokovic after a ball he struck rebounded and hit a spectator in the stands. The incident prompted officials to issue a disqualification, ending Medvedev’s tournament run. The fan sustained no serious injury, and the match was awarded to Djokovic.