Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball
Summary
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semifinal after accidentally hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during a match against Novak Djokovic. Medvedev lost his points and prize money from the tournament due to the disqualification.Key Facts
- Medvedev hit a spectator accidentally with a ball while upset during a point against Djokovic.
- The spectator was in the front row and was hurt in the face, holding his eye after being hit.
- After the incident, Medvedev spoke with the umpire and an official before leaving the court.
- Novak Djokovic, who had been disqualified in a similar way in 2020, expressed sympathy for both the fan and Medvedev.
- Medvedev will lose all points and prize money earned at the China Open because of the disqualification.
- Medvedev has a history of losing control on court, including previous fines for bad behavior.
- He has said he is trying to improve his emotions during matches.
- The incident happened during Medvedev’s match against Djokovic when Medvedev was trailing.
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