What awaits Daniil Medvedev for hitting a fan at a tournament in Beijing
Even in case of defeat, Medvedev could get 200 points and more than $ 220,000 in prize money. Due to the suspension, he will lose money and points, which may make it difficult for him to get to the Final tournament
The first racket of Russia Daniil Medvedev will lose prizes for the ATP-500 tournament in Beijing after disqualification for hitting the ball in the head of a fan, TennisUpToDate reports.
Medvedev did not finish the semifinal against Serb Novak Djokovic - in the second set with the score 5: 3 after losing the draw, he rebounded from the wall behind him the ball in the direction of the stands.
For reaching the semifinals, the Russian was entitled to 200 rating points and almost $220 thousand prize money.
Deprivation of points will make it difficult for Medvedev to get to the ATP Final Tournament - he is eighth in the championship race, but he can be overtaken by the finalists of the Beijing tournament Djokovic and Alex de Minor.
Medvedev won the previous tournament in Hangzhou, China, after which he rose to fifth place in the ATP ranking.
In March 2024, Andrei Rublev was deprived of prizes and points for disqualification at a tournament in Dubai - he scolded in a match with Alexander Bublik. After the appeal, he was returned prizes and points, but a large fine was upheld.
