Medvedev disqualified for hitting fan with ball as De Minaur reaches China final
The temperamental Russian offered an apology after a spectator in Beijing was hit in the face by a tennis ball.
In a surprising turn of events at the China Open, Daniil Medvedev was immediately defaulted from his semi-final match against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator with a ball. The incident occurred during the decisive point of 15-15 when Medvedev, the third seed, was trailing Djokovic. Enraged, Medvedev swung at a backhand shot, causing the ball to ricochet and hit a spectator in the front row.
The fan was visibly distressed as he was assisted out of the arena. Medvedev expressed deep regret, apologizing to the fan and seeking to personally convey his sympathies. Djokovic, no stranger to such behavior-related disqualifications himself, showed empathy for Medvedev and the spectator. The 30-year-old Medvedev, known for his emotional outbursts, is now facing the loss of points and prize money earned in Beijing.
This marks a stark contrast to Djokovic's perfect 33-0 record at the China Open, where he has won six titles since 2006.
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