WorldPingDaniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
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WorldPingDaniil Medvedev was defaulted against Novak Djokovic during the China Open after hitting a ball at a spectator.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports Football
WorldPingDaniil Medvedev's China Open semifinal ended abruptly due to his disqualification for hitting a spectator. The incident occurred while he was trailing Novak Djokovic 5-7, 3-5 during the match.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPingDaniil 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.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Sky Sports
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