Medvedev, who has a reputation for being hot-headed and fiery during matches, inexplicably hammered a ball into the stands in frustration after losing a point against Novak Djokovic.

Daniil Medvedev has sent a message and a gift to the fan he smashed in the face with a ball at the China Open.

At 39, the Serb eliminated world No. 2 Alexander Zverev in the China Open quarterfinals and extended a streak in Beijing with no Open Era precedent.