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Medvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball
Publication: BBC News
Author: Not available in collected metadata
Source published: 05/10/2026, 14:44:45 UTC
Briefing created: 18/10/2026, 23:25:34 UTC
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Briefings
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator with a ball during the match. This incident occurred on October 5, 2026, at the China Open, where Medvedev lost the tie-break. The event took place in China, and the match ended in a tie-break format. No further details about the specific moment of contact or the spectator's reaction are provided in the source.
Key points
- Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator with a ball during the match.
- The incident occurred on October 5, 2026, at the China Open, where Medvedev lost the tie-break.
Context
This incident occurred at the China Open, a professional tennis tournament held in China. The semi-final match between Medvedev and Djokovic concluded with a tie-break, and the ball contact led to Medvedev's disqualification.
Limitations
The source provides only the fact of the disqualification and the date of the incident. Specific details about the exact moment of contact, the spectator's reaction, or the circumstances surrounding the hit are not included in the evidence.
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