Daniil Medvedev DQ'd against Novak Djokovic at China Open for hitting a fan in the head with a ball

Daniil Medvedev DQ'd: What Happened

CBS Sports reported on Monday, October 5, 2026 in a story involving Daniil Medvedev DQ'd, Novak Djokovic, China Open. Here is how the report opens:

Medvedev said he's 'terribly sorry' about the incident that lead to a default…

Photos: CBS Sports

It is one of many Tennis stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Novak Djokovic and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

• The story: Daniil Medvedev DQ'd against Novak Djokovic at China Open for hitting a fan in the head with a ball
• Who’s involved: Daniil Medvedev DQ'd, Novak Djokovic and China Open
• League: Tennis
• First reported: Monday, October 5, 2026 by CBS Sports

Background: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic (born 22 May 1987) is a Serbian professional tennis player. He has been ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 428 weeks, finished as the year-end No. 1 a record eight times, and has been ranked No.

Text from Wikipedia’s Novak Djokovic article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Daniil Medvedev DQ'd

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