Medvedev disqualified from China Open semifinal after ball strikes spectator in the eye

Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinal after hitting a ball into the stands that struck a spectator, advancing Djokovic to the final.

• Medvedev struck a first-row spectator in the left eye with a ball that bounced off the back wall while he trailed 5-7, 3-5 in the match.
• Medvedev did not contest the disqualification, which also denied him the tournament's ranking points and prize money.
• Medvedev apologized, saying the incident was unintentional, and asked to contact the spectator to apologize personally.
• Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur in the final, who advanced after Hubert Hurkacz withdrew injured while trailing 6-4, 3-2.