Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball

Russia's Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic on October 5, 2026, after hitting a ball into the stands in apparent frustration that struck a spectator in the front row near the left eye. The incident occurred while Djokovic was serving for the match at 7-5, 5-3. The injured spectator was assisted out of the arena by officials.