Medvedev disqualified in Beijing semifinal against Djokovic

An unusual ending unfolded at the ATP 500 tennis tournament in Beijing, where Russian player Daniil Medvedev was disqualified during his semifinal match against Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic.

The incident took place on Monday, October 5, as the two players faced off for a spot in the tournament final. Medvedev, one of the world's top-ranked tennis players, hit a spectator during the match, which led the officiating umpire to disqualify him.

The disqualification meant Medvedev was automatically eliminated from the tournament, handing Djokovic a place in the final. News agency Reuters did not provide further details on the exact circumstances of the incident or the spectator's reaction.

ATP 500 tournaments form an important part of the professional tennis calendar, and the events in Beijing drew attention beyond tennis circles, as in-match disqualifications by umpires remain rare at high-level competitions.

For Medvedev, the incident means an unfortunate end to his run in the tournament, while Djokovic now has the chance to compete for the title in the final.