Medvedev disqualified from China Open semifinal after hitting spectator

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal on October 5, 2026, after hitting a spectator with a ball while trailing Novak Djokovic 5-7, 3-5.

Novak Djokovic said "I was shocked" and expressed sympathy for both Medvedev and the injured fan.

Earlier in the day, Alex de Minaur advanced to the final after Hubert Hurkacz retired due to injury.