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  "id": 12407086,
  "title": "Medvedev Disqualified For Hitting Spectator With Ball",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/medvedev-disqualified-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball-12407086",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T15:07:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/medvedev-disqualified-for-hitting-spectator-with-ball/"
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  "account": "Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open following an incident during his semi-final match against Novak Djokovic. With Medvedev trailing 7-5, 5-3, the match took an unfortunate turn when the ball struck a spectator in the face. The spectator, seated in the front row of the stand behind Medvedev, was visibly distressed and required assistance from officials. Medvedev approached the net to shake hands with Djokovic, expressing sincere apologies for the incident. Djokovic, who faced a similar situation in 2020, showed empathy towards both the fan and Medvedev. The ATP confirmed that the incident resulted in Medvedev's disqualification.",
  "summary": "Medvedev 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. Third seed Medvedev trailed Read More... The post Medvedev Disqualified For Hitting Spectator With Ball appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T21:39:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Djokovic into China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/djokovic-into-china-open-final-as-medvedev-out-for-hitting-fan-with",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Djokovic into China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball",
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Djokovic into China Open final as Medvedev out for hitting fan with ball",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/djokovic-into-china-open-final-as-medvedev-out-for-hitting-fan-with",
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Medvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball",
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