In the Beijing semi‑final, Daniil Medvedev was removed from the China Open after a ball he struck rebounded into the crowd, injuring a spectator. At the time he was trailing Novak Djokovic, with the score reported as 5‑7, 3‑5. Medvedev later said, “I feel terribly sorry for him actually and I just hope he’s OK,” according to Hindustan Times.
Medvedev thrown out of China Open semi after striking spectator
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator, prompting shock from Djokovic and a heartfelt apology from Medvedev.
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