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Medvedev disqualified from China Open semifinal after striking spectator
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic after swiping a ball into the stands and hitting a spectator. The incident triggered the rule against dangerous or reckless ball striking. Medvedev loses the prize money and ranking points from his semifinal run, leaving his place in the final ATP Finals qualifying spot vulnerable.
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Context & caveats
- Medvedev said he hopes to apologize to the spectator in person.
Why this made the edition
Medvedev’s disqualification in a China Open semifinal after striking a ball into the stands is a completed, unusual disciplinary incident with immediate ranking and prize-money consequences.
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