Daniil Medvedev issues apology after being defaulted against Novak Djokovic, ‘I feel terribly sorry’

Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from his match against Novak Djokovic at the China Open after hitting a spectator with a ball. Following the incident, Medvedev issued a public apology, stating he feels 'terribly sorry' for what occurred. The match took place on October 5, 2026, with Medvedev disqualified as a result of the incident.