Daniil Medvedev was dramatically disqualified from the China Open after hitting a fan with a rogue shot.
Medvedev, who has a reputation for being hot-headed and fiery during matches, inexplicably hammered a ball into the stands in frustration after losing a point against Novak Djokovic.
The ball hit a spectator in Beijing, with the affected fan seen holding their left eye before they were escorted away for medical treatment.
As a result of his misdemeanour, Medvedev was defaulted – the tennis term for an immediate disqualification of a player from a match or tournament due to a serious rule violation or misconduct – with Djokovic progressing from the semi-final clash.
Medvedev didn’t contest the decision and walked sheepishly off court after shaking hands with his opponent.
The Russian had been down 5-7, 3-5 in the match at the time, yet it still proved to be a remarkable ending to the encounter.
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Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open after hitting a fan with a rogue shot
