Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open: A shocking and controversial incident took place during the China Open semi-final match in Beijing.
Top Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev paid a heavy price for losing his temper. He was facing Serbian legend Novak Djokovic in the semi-final match.
During the match, Medvedev angrily hit a ball towards the crowd; it struck a fan directly in the left eye, leading to his disqualification. The injured fan was immediately escorted out of the arena, holding their eye.
Anger Costs Daniil Medvedev Dearly
The hard-court semifinal clash between the two giants had reached a thrilling juncture. Djokovic had already claimed the first set 7-5 and held a commanding 5-3 lead in the second.
Then, after a point concluded, the ball rebounded towards Medvedev; in a moment of frustration, he smashed it hard towards the stands at the back of the court. However, the ball struck a fan sitting in the front row near the eye, requiring immediate medical attention on the court before the fan was assisted out of the stands.
Following the incident, match officials consulted with Medvedev and made the tough decision to default him. Medvedev's disqualification brought the match to an abrupt end, sending Djokovic through to the China Open final.
Commenting on the incident, Novak Djokovic said, Honestly, it was a very shocking moment. I hope the fan didn't suffer any serious injury. At the same time, I feel terrible for Daniil. I am absolutely certain he didn't do it intentionally.
Djokovic's Unbeaten 33-0 Record
With this victory, 39-year-old Novak Djokovic has further cemented his unbroken dominance at the China Open. His career record in Beijing now stands at 33-0. Djokovic, who won the title in all six of his previous appearances between 2009 and 2015, has returned to the tournament after an 11-year hiatus.
He will now face ninth-ranked Australian player Alex de Minaur in the final on Tuesday. If Djokovic wins the title on Tuesday, it will mark his seventh China Open victory, his first trophy of 2026, and the historic 102nd ATP title of his career.
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