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Daniil Medvedev disqualified vs. Novak Djokovic after swatting ball into stands and hitting fan in the face

The highly anticipated clash between Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic at the Beijing Open took an unexpected turn on Monday. Medvedev, frustrated during the match, accidentally struck a spectator in the face after swatting a ball into the stands.

The incident led to his immediate disqualification, cutting short what was expected to be a thrilling encounter. Djokovic, who was leading 7-5 in the first set and 5-3 in the second, secured a walkover victory and advanced to the tournament final.

The disqualification marks a rare disruption in a match between two of the sport’s top-ranked players, adding an unusual chapter to the Beijing Open. The event organizers have yet to comment on further actions regarding the incident.

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