Watch: Daniil Medvedev Mocks Novak Djokovic During China Open 2026 Semifinal In Beijing

Drama refused to leave the China Open 2026 stage in Beijing on Monday. Daniil Medvedev, the world number five, appeared to imitate Novak Djokovic’s physical complaints in a viral video now ricocheting across social media, overshadowing a gripping, two-and-a-half-hour China Open semifinal. The Russian’s tempestuous afternoon ended in a default, sending the 39-year-old Serbian marching into his seventh Beijing final.

Watch: Daniil Medvedev’s Mimicry Video From Beijing

In the footage, Daniil Medvedev appears to mimic Novak Djokovic’s familiar gestures of physical discomfort after winning a point. He apparently repeated the routine during the match, seemingly to rattle the Serbian. He also took a medical timeout after breaking Djokovic’s serve.