Daniil Medvedev has been defaulted from the China Open following an incident in which he struck a spectator in the face with a tennis ball during his semi-final match against Novak Djokovic.
The decision to default the Russian player was made after the ball, hit during the course of the semi-final, accidentally hit an audience member. The incident occurred while Medvedev was competing against the world number one, Djokovic, for a place in the tournament final.
As a result of the breach of conduct, Medvedev was disqualified from the event, meaning he will not advance to the final of the China Open. The default stands as the official outcome of the semi-final encounter.
The China Open is a prominent stop on the professional tennis calendar, attracting top-tier players from around the world. Incidents involving spectators on the court are rare and typically result in immediate disciplinary action by tournament officials to ensure the safety of the audience and players.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
