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Daniil Medvedev defaulted in Beijing semifinal against Novak Djokovic

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:03 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Daniil Medvedev defaulted in Beijing semifinal against Novak Djokovic
Summary

Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from the China Open semifinals after hitting a spectator with a ball during his match against Novak Djokovic on October 5, 2026. Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3 when he struck a fan in the face while swiping at a ball in annoyance. The incident led to a deliberation between officials, resulting in Medvedev's disqualification, which sends Djokovic to the final. Djokovic expressed sympathy for both the spectator and Medvedev, recalling his own experience of being defaulted at the 2020 US Open.

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  • •Medvedev trailed 7-5, 5-3 at the time of the incident.
  • •The spectator was visibly hurt and required assistance after being hit.
  • •Djokovic advances to his seventh Beijing final.
  • •Medvedev's default follows a history of on-court behavior issues.
  • •The match was characterized as physically demanding before the incident.
Latest Updates
  • 3:51 PMESPN — Medvedev DQ'd from China Open after hitting spectator with ball
  • 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Daniil Medvedev disqualified against Novak Djokovic after controversial fan incident
  • 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball
  • 2:24 PMBBC Sport — Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball
  • 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Daniil Medvedev Defaulted in Beijing Semifinal Against Novak Djokovic After Hitting Spectator
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One of the most physically gruelling matches of the year came to a premature end when Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from his Beijing semifinal against Novak Djokovic after volleying a ball into the crowd following the end of a point, with the ball ultimately striking a spectator near the face. The Russian, who was a …

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Daniel Medvedev was disqualified from his semifinal China Open match against Novak Djokovic after hitting a ball into the stands and striking a fan in the head. Djokovic advances to the final Tuesday vs. Alex de Minaur.

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Daniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

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