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De Minaur to face Djokovic in China Open final after Medvedev disqualified

Original: Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev disqualified Drama at the China Open as Daniil Medvedev is disqualifi

Daniil Medvedev has been disqualified from the China Open in Beijing after striking a spectator with a tennis ball during his semi-final, sending Alex de Minaur through. De Minaur had already been helped when his opponent retired injured. He will now meet Novak Djokovic in the final, with fans debating the disqualification and the Australian's route to the title match.

Why now: A rare mid-match disqualification of a top player and de Minaur's first big final against Djokovic have dominated tennis conversation.

Daniil MedvedevAlex de MinaurNovak DjokovicChina OpenBeijing

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• Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev disqualified Drama at the China Open as Daniil Medvedev is disqualified for hitting a spectator with a tennis ball, while Australia's Alex de Minaur reaches the final after his opponent retires due to injury. https://www.… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media · 1

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