Daniil Medvedev Disqualified from China Open After Hitting Fan With Ball

Mobile Pensacola, AL, October 5, 2026 — Daniil Medvedev, a prominent figure in professional tennis, has been disqualified from the ongoing China Open tournament. The disciplinary action was taken following an incident during a match where Medvedev reportedly struck a spectator with a ball.

The specifics of the match, including the date and opponent, were not immediately available. The disqualification means Medvedev will no longer compete in the singles event at the China Open. The exact circumstances leading to the ball being hit towards a fan remain under review, but tournament officials made the decision to remove him from the competition.

Disqualification from a major tournament due to unsportsmanlike conduct, particularly involving contact with a spectator, is a significant event in a player’s career. While the immediate consequence is removal from the China Open, further sanctions or investigations by tennis governing bodies are possible.

The tournament has not released further details regarding the fan’s condition or any potential actions taken by Medvedev after the incident. The player’s participation in future events will likely depend on the outcome of any official reviews stemming from this disqualification.

Story summarized from the original created by Matt Connolly on www.al.com, see more information here.

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