Why Was Daniil Medvedev Disqualified From China Open 2026 Semifinal? Fan Incident, Rule Explained As Novak Djokovic Advances

Daniil Medvedev’s China Open 2026 campaign ended in a dramatic fashion on Monday after the Russian was disqualified during his semifinal against Novak Djokovic in Beijing. The unusual event unfolded late in the second set, with Djokovic serving for the match at 7-5, 5-3. Medvedev struck a rebounding ball into the crowd, hitting a spectator in the front row. The fan was subsequently taken out of the arena by stadium staff, while officials assessed the incident before awarding Djokovic the victory and a ticket to the China Open final.

Why Was Daniil Medvedev Disqualified At China Open 2026?

Medvedev was disqualified after hitting a ball into the stands during the semifinal. The incident followed a point that Djokovic had won, with the ball rebounding from the back of the court before Medvedev struck it towards the opposite side.