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Medvedev Disqualified After China Open Incident
Daniil Medvedev faces disqualification after accidentally hitting a spectator at China Open.
In brief
Daniil Medvedev faces disqualification after accidentally hitting a spectator at China Open. Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open for accidentally striking a spectator, losing 200 ranking points and $219,295 in prize money. Originally reported by Ubitennis.
Medvedev Disqualified
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open after accidentally striking a spectator with a ball.
Incident Details
Medvedev was trailing 5-7, 3-5 to Novak Djokovic when he accidentally struck a crowd member who was seen bent over holding his eye.
Consequence
Medvedev lost 200 ranking points and $219,295 in prize money from the event.
Medvedev's Statement
Medvedev called the incident a '100% accident' and said he didn't hit the ball in anger.
“I’m terribly sorry to the spectator. I’m trying to get in touch with him, if he wants it. Hopefully I can apologize in person and see how he feels.”
Rule Violation
The rule states a player is defaulted if they hit a spectator, official, or stadium staff member, even unintentionally.
Current Ranking
Medvedev is eighth in the ATP race to Turin, the final qualifying spot for November’s Tour finals.
What it means
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open for accidentally striking a spectator, losing 200 ranking points and $219,295 in prize money.
