Medvedev disqualified from Djokovic match for hitting spectator with ball
Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
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"Terribly sorry to the spectator, first of all. I'm trying to get in touch with him, if he wants it."
— Daniil Medvedev , Athlete
"It's a bit of a shock to be honest. I hope that person is not badly injured."
— Novak Djokovic , Athlete
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Daniil Medvedev is disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
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