Medvedev Disqualified at China Open After Hitting Spectator, Djokovic Advances to Final
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinal after hitting a spectator in the eye with a ball while trailing Novak Djokovic 7-5, 5-3. The incident occurred during a grueling match that lasted over two hours, with Djokovic saving 16 of 18 break points. Djokovic, who has a perfect 33-0 record at the tournament, advanced to the final to face Alex de Minaur, who advanced after Hubert Hurkacz retired due to an adductor injury. Medvedev expressed remorse for the incident, while Djokovic expressed sympathy for both the injured fan and Medvedev, noting his own similar disqualification at the 2020 US Open.