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Medvedev Disqualified Beijing Open

5 Oct to 6 Oct

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Amy LofthouseBBC
Andy SimsEvening Standard
Trevor MarshallseaSydney Morning Herald
Russell FullerBBC

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Medvedev Disqualified Beijing Open. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/57617

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5 Oct
Daniil Medvedev was defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
2 outlets · BBC
6 Oct
Medvedev will lose all the prize money and ranking points he earned from his run to the semi-finals in Beijing.
2 outlets · BBC

Coverage 5 articles

6 Oct Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances
BBC
5 Oct Medvedev disqualified for hitting fan with ball as De Minaur reaches China final
Sydney Morning Herald
5 Oct Medvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
Al Jazeera
5 Oct Daniil Medvedev disqualified from Beijing Open after hitting fan with ball as apology issued
Evening Standard
5 Oct Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball
BBC

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