Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi after hitting fan with ball
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final clash with Novak Djokovic after hitting a rebounding ball into the crowd that struck an unwitting spectator in the eye.
TL;DR
- Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi-final for hitting a spectator with a ball.
- Medvedev stated the incident was accidental and apologized to the injured spectator.
- This event adds to Medvedev's reputation for on-court temper outbursts.
- Novak Djokovic expressed sympathy for Medvedev, relating it to his own disqualification.
- The other China Open semi-final saw Hubert Hurkacz retire due to injury.
- Carlos Alcaraz reached the Japan Open final after defeating Jaume Munar.
- Alcaraz will face Jiri Lehecka in the Japan Open final.
- Alcaraz overcame a slow start to win his semi-final match.