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Djokovic Reaches China Open Final After Medvedev Disqualification
Novak Djokovic was playing Daniil Medvedev in a China Open semi-final.
Djokovic was ahead when Medvedev hit a ball that struck a spectator.
The match officials stopped play and disqualified Medvedev.
The spectator was seen holding his face and was escorted from the stands.
Medvedev said the hit was an accident and that he felt very sorry.
Djokovic also said he believed it was accidental and recalled being disqualified himself at the 2020 US Open.
Djokovic moved on to the final.
Alex de Minaur also reached the final after Hubert Hurkacz retired because of an adductor injury.
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after a ball hit a spectator.
The incident occurred with Djokovic leading 7-5, 5-3 and serving for the match.
Medvedev said the ball struck the spectator accidentally and expressed regret, hoping to apologise in person.
Djokovic advanced to the final and said he believed the incident was unintentional.
Alex de Minaur reached the final after Hubert Hurkacz retired with an adductor injury.
- Who
- Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic; a spectator was struck by the ball.
- What
- Medvedev was disqualified from their China Open semi-final, sending Djokovic to the final.
- Where
- The China Open in Beijing.
- When
- Monday; the second article dates the match to October 5.
- Why
- Medvedev hit a ball into the stands that struck a spectator; he said it was accidental.
Accidental Incident
Consequences and Concern
Intent behind the ball striking the spectator
Accidental Incident
Medvedev said the ball was rebounding and he hit it away without intending to hit anyone.
Consequences and Concern
The spectator was struck in the eye or face and appeared to be in pain; the incident led to Medvedev's disqualification.
Reaction to the disqualification
Accidental Incident
Djokovic said he felt sorry for Medvedev and understood how it felt to be disqualified in a major match.
Consequences and Concern
Djokovic expressed hope that the spectator was not badly injured, while Medvedev said he wanted to apologise and check on him.
Key facts
- Match score at disqualification
- Djokovic led 7-5, 5-3.
- Incident
- A ball hit a spectator sitting behind Medvedev's side of the court.
- Medvedev's response
- He expressed regret and said he hoped to apologise to the spectator in person.
- Djokovic's response
- He said he believed the incident was accidental and expressed concern for the spectator.
- Other semi-final
- Alex de Minaur was leading Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 3-2 when Hurkacz retired with an adductor injury.
- Djokovic's China Open record
- The first article says his win extended his record at the event to 33 victories without a loss.
- Final
- Djokovic was scheduled to play Alex de Minaur for the title on Tuesday.
Quotes
Daniil Medvedev
Russian tennis player who was disqualified from the semifinal.
“Terribly sorry to the spectator, first of all. I'm trying to get in touch with him, if he wants it. Hopefully I can apologise in person and see how he feels.”
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“The ball was bouncing back, so I tried to, like, just hit it anywhere, so it doesn't go out from the court.”
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