Medvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
BBC Sport reports: Daniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English and Sky News.
This sports story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Daniil Medvedev, China Open and Novak Djokovic.
Why it matters
For fans, stories like this can change expectations for upcoming fixtures and competitions. 3 separate news organisations are reporting on it, a sign of its wider significance.
Key details
- Location
- China · Asia
- Reported by
- BBC Sport, Al Jazeera English and Sky News
- First reported
- Key names
- Daniil Medvedev, China Open, Novak Djokovic
- Section
- Sports
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publishers:
- BBC SportMedvedev disqualified for hitting spectator with ball
- Sky NewsTennis star disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
- Al Jazeera EnglishMedvedev disqualified after hitting spectator with ball
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