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Medvedev disqualified from China Open semifinal after hitting spectator with ball
October 5, 2026 at 06:38 PM
6 reports · 1 in Arabic, 5 in English · over 2 hours
AJAl Jazeera English
Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball
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CNCNN
Medvedev disqualified from China Open semifinal after hitting ball and injuring member of the crowd
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TGThe Guardian
Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting fan with ball
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SNSky News Arabia
فيديو.. ميدفيديف يصيب "عين مشجع" ويُستبعد أمام جوكوفيتش
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ESESPN
Medvedev out of China Open after smashing ball in fan's face - ESPN
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BNBBC News
China Open: Daniil Medvedev defaulted from Novak Djokovic match after hitting spectator with ball
(opens the publisher’s site)Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator with a ball in Beijing on Monday.
- Medvedev, trailing 7-5, 5-3, struck a backhand into the stands that hit a front-row spectator, who was helped out holding his left eye.
- The chair umpire and tournament supervisor consulted Medvedev on court before he shook hands with Djokovic and left the match defaulted.
- Djokovic said the incident was a shock, expressed hope the injured spectator was not badly hurt, and said Medvedev did not intend to do it.
- Medvedev told reporters the incident was "100% an accident" and said he wished to apologise to the fan in person.