Djokovic advances to China Open final after Medvedev was defaulted
By Cui Meng and Lu Wenao, Published: 2026/10/6 0:07:36
Novak Djokovic competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Editor's Note:
Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev compete in the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing on October 5, 2026. Djokovic advanced to the final after leading 7-5, 5-3 when Medvedev was defaulted from the match after accidentally hitting a spectator with a ball. Photos: Cui Meng/GT

Novak Djokovic competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Daniil Medvedev competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Daniil Medvedev competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Daniil Medvedev competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Novak Djokovic competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Novak Djokovic competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Novak Djokovic competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Daniil Medvedev competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Daniil Medvedev competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Daniil Medvedev competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Novak Djokovic competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Daniil Medvedev competes during the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT
Novak Djokovic at the men's singles semifinal at the 2026 China Open in Beijing, China, on October 5, 2026. Photo: Cui Meng/GT