Daniil Medvedev apologizes after being defaulted against Novak Djokovic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Daniil Medvedev was defaulted during his match against Novak Djokovic at the China Open after hitting a spectator with a ball. Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3 when the incident occurred. He expressed remorse, stating it was an accident and he hopes to apologize to the fan in person. As a result of the default, Medvedev forfeits ATP ranking points and prize money associated with the tournament. Djokovic is set to compete in the final against Alex de Minaur, who advanced after Hubert Hurkacz retired during their semifinal.
- •Medvedev was defaulted at 7-5, 5-3 against Djokovic.
- •The incident occurred when Medvedev hit a ball that struck a spectator.
- •He expressed his remorse and hopes to make amends with the fan.
- •Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur in the final.
- •Hurkacz retired in his semifinal against de Minaur.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Daniil Medvedev issues apology after being defaulted against Novak Djokovic, ‘I feel terribly sorry’
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