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Medvedev disqualified from China Open after ball strikes spectator
Original: Medvedev disqualified from China Open for hitting fan with a ball
Daniil Medvedev has been disqualified from the China Open in Beijing after hitting a spectator with a ball during his match. The incident, reported by Al Jazeera, ended the Russian's participation in the tournament and is drawing attention given his profile as a former world number one and the rarity of disqualifications at top-level tennis events.
Why now: A top player being disqualified for striking a fan is an unusual and dramatic incident in professional tennis.
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