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Medvedev Defaulted and Fined After Hitting Spectator at China Open
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Firstpost•06-10-2026, 10:05
Medvedev Defaulted and Fined After Hitting Spectator at China Open
- •Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic after accidentally hitting a spectator in the eye with a ball.
- •The incident occurred out of frustration while Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3, causing him to swat a rebounding ball into the stands.
- •Medvedev expressed deep regret and remorse for the accident, stating he is trying to contact the spectator to apologize in person.
- •The default cost Medvedev $219,925 in prize money and 200 ranking points, though he retains the right to appeal the decision.
- •Novak Djokovic advanced to the final as a result of the default and will face Alex de Minaur for the title.
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Daniil Medvedev was defaulted after he swatted a ball in frustration that accidentally flew into the first row, hitting a spectator in the eye during his match against Novak Djokovic.
As a result of his default, Medvedev lost his tournament prize money of $219,925 and 200 ranking points, though he still retains the right to appeal the decision.
Following Medvedev's disqualification, Novak Djokovic advanced to the final to face fifth-seeded Alex de Minaur.
