Djokovic reaches 102 career titles with China Open win

Medvedev, the third seed, was trailing 7-5, 5-3 in the China Open men’s semi-final when Djokovic hit a winner to make it 15-15. The ball rebounded from the back of the court and Medvedev swiped at it, sending it into the front row behind him, where it hit a spectator in the face, BBC Sport reported. [1]

The spectator doubled over holding his face and was helped out of the arena while still holding his eye. Medvedev spoke to umpire Mohamed Lahyani and an ATP official before shaking Djokovic’s hand at the net. [1]

Djokovic said he hoped the spectator was not badly injured. He also expressed sympathy for Medvedev, saying he was sure Medvedev had not intended to hit the spectator. [1]

Update

Djokovic was leading 7-5, 5-3 in their semi-final when Medvedev struck a ball that hit a spectator. The umpire then disqualified Medvedev, according to ANP. [2]

De Minaur advanced when Hubert Hurkacz retired in the second set of their semi-final. The Australian was leading 6-4, 3-2, ANP reported. [2]

Update

Novak Djokovic won the China Open final in Beijing on Tuesday after Alex de Minaur retired at the start of the second set, according to ANP. Djokovic had taken the opening set 7-6 (3) and was 0-1 down in the second when the match ended. [3]

The 39-year-old Serb has now won the tournament on all seven of his appearances. ANP says his previous six wins came during appearances between 2009 and 2015. [3]

Update

BBC Sport says the victory extends Djokovic’s run of winning at least one singles title to 21 consecutive years. The 39-year-old was leading Alex de Minaur 7-6 (7-3), 0-1 when the Australian retired from the Beijing final. [4]