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Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev — tennis player disqualified from China Open semi-final after hitting a spectator with a ball.

2026-05-152026-10-08

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … He has joined Spanish great Rafael Nadal as the only other man to reach semi-finals at each of the first five Masters 1000 events in a season, and will face Russian Daniil Medvedev for a place in the showpiece final. …

    Unstoppable Sinner breaks Djokovic record in Rome

Today

  1. Djokovic claims 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic won his 102nd career title after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7–6, 0–1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one singles title in 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) ahead of him in all-time singles titles.

    9 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Djokovic wins 102nd career title as De Minaur retires

    Novak Djokovic claimed the 102nd title of his career at the China Open after Alex de Minaur retired injured from the final while trailing 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old Serb extended his unbeaten streak at the tournament to 34 matches, winning his seventh China Open title.

    21 hours ago · Daily Guide →

  2. Djokovic wins 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final with Djokovic leading 7-6 (7-3), 0-1. The 39-year-old, who is 21 years into a streak of winning at least one singles title annually, now trails only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) in all-time singles titles.

    7 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Medvedev defaulted from China Open after hitting spectator

    Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball. Medvedev, trailing 7-5 5-3, swiped at a backhand in annoyance and the ball ricocheted into the front row, striking a fan who was helped from the arena.

    6 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Djokovic wins 102nd career title at China Open

    Novak Djokovic claimed his 102nd career singles title when Alex de Minaur retired injured from the China Open final at 7-6 (7-3) 0-1. The 39-year-old has now won at least one title for 21 consecutive years, with only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer ahead of him on the all-time singles titles list.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting spectator

    Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during a backhand swipe in annoyance. Medvedev apologized to the spectator, saying he was trying to get in touch to apologize in person.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semi-finals

    Novak Djokovic defeated top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 to advance to the China Open semi-finals, where he will face Daniil Medvedev. The 39-year-old Serbian's victory extends his unbeaten run in Beijing to 32 matches and moves him closer to a seventh China Open title.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Alcaraz defeats Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

    Carlos Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the US Open fourth round, advancing to the last eight in just his fourth competitive singles match after a four-month injury absence. The 23-year-old Spaniard has dropped only one set so far and extended his Grand Slam match win streak to 18.

    6 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Medvedev advances despite bird interruption at US Open

    Birds briefly delayed play during Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Sebastian Gorzny, prompting a point replay that the seventh seed disputed. Medvedev recovered to win decisively 6-1 6-3 7-5 and advance to the third round.

    2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon due to right wrist injury

    Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from this year's Wimbledon and Queen's due to a right wrist injury sustained at Barcelona Open. The Spanish world number two, 23, said his recovery is progressing but he is not yet ready to compete.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Sinner breaks Djokovic Masters 1000 consecutive-win record

    Jannik Sinner recorded his 32nd straight victory at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, breaking Novak Djokovic's all-time record, by defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4 in the Italian Open quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

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