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Daniil Medvedev Denies Angry Outburst Following Disqualification Against Novak Djokovic
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News18•06-10-2026, 10:55
Daniil Medvedev Denies Angry Outburst Following Disqualification Against Novak Djokovic
- •Daniil Medvedev insisted that hitting a spectator with a ball during his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic was a complete accident.
- •The incident occurred when Medvedev struck the ball into the stands after it bounced off the back wall, leading to his disqualification.
- •Medvedev expressed deep regret and stated he wanted to apologize to the spectator in person to check on his condition.
- •Despite his history of fiery outbursts on the court, Medvedev maintained that ball abuse is not something he typically does.
- •Novak Djokovic advanced to the final to face Alex de Minaur following the conclusion of the match.
Key Questions Answered
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified after he struck a ball into the stands during the match against Novak Djokovic. The incident occurred late in the second set when he hit the ball toward the crowd after failing to return a point.
Medvedev insisted that the incident was a 100 percent accident and that he did not hit the ball in anger. He expressed regret over the situation, stated that ball abuse is not usually his thing, and shared his desire to apologize to the spectator in person.
Novak Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur in the tournament final. Medvedev noted that Djokovic played extremely well during their semifinal match and stated that he believes Djokovic has a big chance of winning the title.
