Querrey and Johnson criticize Medvedev's disqualification in China Open

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Querrey and Johnson criticize Medvedev's disqualification in China Open
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Daniil Medvedev was disqualified during his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator with a ball. Former ATP players Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson expressed their views, stating that while Medvedev should be defaulted, he should not lose points or prize money due to the incident. They emphasized the lack of intent behind Medvedev's action. He now prepares for his Shanghai Masters debut against Jan-Lennard Struff on October 10, where a strong performance is crucial for his year-end rankings.

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  • •Medvedev defaulted for hitting a spectator with a ball in Beijing.
  • •Querrey and Johnson believe Medvedev should retain his points and prize money.
  • •Medvedev is set to face Jan-Lennard Struff in the Shanghai Masters.
  • •He needs strong performances to secure a top-eight finish.
  • •Next potential opponents include Tomas Martin Etcheverry or Dalibor Svrcina.
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  • 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Querrey and Steve Johnson agree on what should have happened to Daniil Medvedev after disqualification
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Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator with a ball. The former world number one was...

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