Shocking scenes unfolded at the China Open on Monday as Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his semifinal against Novak Djokovic after striking a spectator in the face with a ball.
The dramatic incident abruptly ended their high-voltage contest on Diamond Court in Beijing.
With Djokovic serving for the match at 7-5, 5-3, Medvedev smacked a ball into the stands in frustration, forcing tournament officials to issue an immediate default.
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The Moment Medvedev Lost His Cool
The controversy erupted in the ninth game of the second set with Djokovic standing just two points away from the final at 15-15.
Having battled for over two hours, Medvedev lost an exhausting baseline exchange and let his emotions boil over.
In a moment of pure frustration, the 2021 US Open champion swiped aggressively at a loose ball, firing it hard into the lower tier of the arena.
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