Medvedev Disqualified in China Semi-Final After Ball Hits Spectator in Eye

Medvedev’s run at the China tournament ended abruptly in the semi-finals after a ball he struck toward the stands hit a spectator in the eye.

The incident led to his disqualification, costing him his tournament points and prize money as well as a place in the final.

Djokovic advanced to the title match following the decision, with the semi-final settled by the incident rather than the score.

The outcome recalled Djokovic’s own disqualification in a similar episode, adding an uncomfortable parallel to his passage into the final.