Tennis

Daniil Medvedev Disqualified from China Open Semifinal for Hitting Spectator with Ball

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinal after striking a spectator in the face with a ball during his match against Novak Djokovic. The incident occurred as Medvedev, frustrated and trailing, hit the ball into the stands, resulting in an eye injury to the spectator and an immediate default under ATP rules. This disqualification raises concerns about player conduct and may lead to stricter enforcement of rules regarding player behavior in professional tennis events.