Novak Djokovic has reached the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified during their semifinal in Beijing.
Djokovic was leading 7-5, 5-3 and serving for the match when Medvedev hit a ball into the stands, striking a spectator. The incident led to Medvedev being defaulted from the match.
Medvedev accepted the decision and shook hands with Djokovic before leaving the court, bringing a dramatic end to the semifinal.
Djokovic will now face Alex de Minaur in the final as he looks to win his first title of 2026.
