Russia's Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from the China Open after hitting a spectator with a ball during his match with Novak Djokovic on October 5, 2026.[8059973][8027828] According to reports, the incident occurred during the second set of the match, and Medvedev was subsequently ejected from the tournament.[8059973][8027828] Medvedev's disqualification marks the latest in a string of controversies surrounding the Russian tennis player.[8059973][8027828] The incident has sparked debate about the need for stricter measures to protect spectators from rogue players on the court.[8059973][8027828] Medvedev's agent has released a statement apologizing for the incident and expressing support for the disqualification.[8059973][8027828] The China Open has announced that the tournament will continue without Medvedev.[8059973][8027828] The incident is the latest in a series of high-profile incidents involving tennis players and spectators.[8059973][8027828]