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Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi-final against Djokovic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 11:18 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Medvedev disqualified from China Open semi-final against Djokovic

Summary

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic on October 6, 2026. The incident occurred when Medvedev hit the ball into the stands, injuring a spectator as Djokovic served for a spot in the final. This marks another episode of on-court issues for Medvedev, known for his volatile behavior during matches. Following the disqualification, he will lose all prize money and ranking points earned in Beijing, potentially jeopardizing his position in the ATP Finals.

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By the Numbers

•Medvedev was serving against Djokovic in the semi-final.
•He was disqualified after hitting a ball into the stands.
•The incident resulted in a spectator being struck in the face.
•Medvedev faces potential loss of rankings and prize money.
•He has apologized and expressed a desire to personally apologize to the spectator.

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11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances

What they're saying

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Daniil Medvedev once said you would need to knock on his hotel door at 6am for seven days in a row to make him angry - but his China Open disqualification was no surprise.
— Yahoo Sports

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