# Djokovic Advances to China Open Final After Medvedev Disqualified

> Djokovic reaches Beijing final after Medvedev's disqualification in 2026.
- Title: Djokovic Advances to China Open Final After Medvedev…
- Summary: Djokovic reaches Beijing final after Medvedev's disqualification in 2026. Djokovic advances to China Open final after Medvedev is disqualified with Djokovic…
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- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/djokovic-into-beijing-final-vs-de-minaur-after-medvedev-is-disqualified-862651.html
- Published: 2026-10-05T13:55:06+00:00
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- Topics: djokovic, medvedev, china open, atp, beijing, tennis, disqualification, seminar, sports
## Djokovic reaches China Open final
Novak Djokovic (No. 6) reached the China Open final on Monday when Daniil Medvedev (No. 3) was disqualified with Djokovic serving for the match.
## Medvedev disqualified during match
The incident occurred when Medvedev hit a backhand into a spectator box, leading to his disqualification with Djokovic serving for the match.
## Djokovic expresses sympathy
Djokovic said he felt sorry for Medvedev, recalling his own 2020 US Open disqualification.

> I feel sorry for Daniil as well because I know exactly what it feels to be disqualified in a match for this. I was disqualified at the US Open 2020. I was three points away from the win, incredible battle today.
## Djokovic's Beijing record
Djokovic becomes first player over 39 to beat two Top 10 opponents at same ATP 500 tournament since 1990.
## Djokovic faces de Minaur in final
Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur (No. 5) in the China Open final after de Minaur advanced without finishing his semifinal.
## Key takeaway

Djokovic advances to China Open final after Medvedev is disqualified with Djokovic serving for match.