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Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball

Medvedev defaulted for hitting spectator with ball
BBC News Monday 05 October 2026, 14:14 UTC 1 min read
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Daniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.

Daniil Medvedev is defaulted from the China Open after hitting a spectator in the face with a ball during his semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
Medvedev (PERSON) Daniil Medvedev (PERSON) the China Open (EVENT) Novak Djokovic (PERSON)
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