Medvedev Disqualified Beijing Open

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1. 5 Oct

   Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

   2 outlets · BBC
2. 6 Oct

   Medvedev will lose all the prize money and ranking points he earned from his run to the semi-finals in Beijing.

   2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 5 articles

• 6 Oct Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chancesDaniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final match against Novak Djokovic when he hit a ball into the stands, injuring a spectator. This incident occurred after previous outbursts and penalties for aggressive behavior on court, including fines at the 2019 Australian Open and an infamous meltdown at the US Open. Medvedev acknowledges his volatile demeanor during matches but maintains that such…BBC
• 5 Oct Medvedev disqualified for hitting fan with ball as De Minaur reaches China finalDaniil Medvedev was disqualified during his semi-final match against Novak Djokovic at the China Open when he hit a spectator in the eye with a ball, causing the fan significant pain. This incident led to Alex de Minaur advancing to face Djokovic in the final after Hubert Hurkacz retired from their match due to injury while trailing 6-4, 3-2. Medvedev expressed regret over the accident but claimed it was…Sydney Morning Herald
• 5 Oct Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ballDaniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal match against Novak Djokovic when he hit a ball into the stands, striking a spectator. As a result of this incident, Djokovic progressed to the final round of the tournament. After the disqualification, Djokovic showed understanding for both the injured fan and Medvedev.Al Jazeera
• 5 Oct Daniil Medvedev disqualified from Beijing Open after hitting fan with ball as apology issuedDuring a semi-final match of the China Open tennis tournament between Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic, Medvedev was disqualified after accidentally hitting a spectator with a stray ball. The incident occurred when Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3 and hit a loose ball that struck a fan in the face. Medvedev immediately apologized to the audience and expressed his regret afterward, noting it was an accident…Evening Standard
• 5 Oct Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ballDuring his semi-final match against Novak Djokovic at the China Open, Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from the tournament after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball. The incident occurred when Medvedev hit the ball in frustration after missing a shot, which then struck a fan seated in the front row. Despite expressing sympathy for the injured spectator and understanding Medvedev's situation, Djokovic noted that…BBC

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