Medvedev disqualified against Djokovic after ball strikes spectator in eye

Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic on Monday after hitting a ball into the stands.

The incident came when Medvedev struck the ball in frustration during the match.

The ball hit a spectator in the eye, leading to Medvedev’s exclusion from the contest. The extent of the spectator’s injury was not detailed in the available information.

The disqualification ended Medvedev’s run at the semifinal stage, sending Djokovic through to the final.