HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - Caught on Camera

Daniil Medvedev disqualified from Beijing Open after hitting fan with ball as apology issued

Novak Djokovic gets free spot in final as he chases first title of 2026

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Daniil Medvedev apologises after hitting spectator with ball in Beijing default

The Russian will now forfeit all points and prize money from the tournament.

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Daniil Medvedev disqualified in Beijing semi after hitting spectator with ball

The Russian was defaulted after he sent a backhand into the crowd in the second set against Novak Djokovic.

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev DQ'd

Alex de Minaur will play Novak Djokovic in the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified for hitting a ball into the crowd, injuring a spectator.

AAP · Oct 3

Is Andy Murray playing Rafael Nadal? Start time, teams in full and how to watch Tennis special today

Tennis greats set to clash in celebratory ‘Rafa Nadal Academy Slam’

Evening Standard · Oct 2

Grand Slam finalist in tears after playing final professional match at 36

The former world number four is one of the best players in the modern era never to win a major

The Independent UK · Oct 1

De Minaur glides into second round in Beijing

Australia's Alex de Minaur has progressed to the last 16 at the China Open with a straight sets win over Mariano Navone.

AAP · Oct 1

Carlos Alcaraz reveals five-set Grand Slam stance and offers alternative idea to ease player workload

The world No 3, who has complained about the length and intensity of the calendar, is playing in Tokyo this week

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Asian Games tennis: India returns empty-handed for first time since 1986

Indian tennis faced a disappointing outcome at the Asian Games, finishing without medals for the first time since 1986. Sumit Nagal's quarterfinal loss to China's Yibing Wu concluded India's campaign after promising expectations. Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ankita Raina had previously secured medals in 2018, raising hopes for a repeat. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Sonay Kartal ends six-month injury absence from WTA Tour with win in China

The Brit claimed a 6-2 6-3 victory in the round of 128 at the China Open in her first tour appearance since returning from a back injury

The Independent UK · Oct 1