Extraordinary moment Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball

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What happened

Daniil Medvedev was defaulted against Novak Djokovic during the China Open after hitting a ball at a spectator.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky Sports Football and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:51 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball in defeat to Djokovic

  2. Extraordinary moment Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball

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