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Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball; Djokovic ‘shocked’ - Watch

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What happened

Daniil 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.

Key facts

  • The incident occurred while he was trailing Novak Djokovic 5-7, 3-5 during the match.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:02:54 UTC.

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