Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final match against Novak Djokovic on Monday after striking a spectator with a ball. The incident occurred late in the second set, leading to the immediate termination of the match and Djokovic’s advancement to the tournament final.

Reports indicate that the ball came off Medvedev's racket and struck a man in the face while he was seated in the stands behind the player's side of the court. Following the impact, the spectator was seen holding his face before being escorted from his seat.