Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball in defeat to Djokovic

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What happened

Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with a ball as Novak Djokovic took his impeccable record at the China Open to 33-0 and moved one win away from a first title of 2026.

Key facts

  • Daniil Medvedev was defaulted for hitting a spectator with a ball as Novak Djokovic took his impeccable record at the China Open to 33-0 and moved one win away from a first title of 2026.
  • Reported by Sky Sports and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

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Medvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball

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

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport