Daniil Medvedev disqualified after hitting the ball against spectators

Towards the end of the second set, after losing a point, Medvedev hit the ball into the audience and hit a spectator in the face. The visitor had to be led from the stands in obvious pain. Shortly afterwards the referee ended the game.

"I'm sorry for Daniil too"

Djokovic was declared the winner after just under two and a half hours with a score of 7:5, 5:3, 15:15 and will face Australian Alex de Minaur in the final on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Serb has never lost a game in Beijing and now left the pitch as a winner for the 33rd time.

»I'm a bit shocked. I feel sorry for the person. I hope she's not injured," said Djokovic. "I'm also sorry for Daniil because I know exactly how it feels to be disqualified for something like that," said the long-time number one in the world. Djokovic was disqualified for a similar incident at the US Open in 2020.

From then on, the strain on both players was noticeable. The 39-year-old Djokovic appeared weak and repeatedly rested his hands on his thighs. Medvedev apparently didn't accept the Serb's problems and imitated his opponent a few times. When he gave up his serve to make it 2:4, the Russian also took a break from treatment. He then managed the re-break, but then lost his serve again and shortly afterwards lost his nerve.