World · Singapore Bureau
Lucky loser Bu upsets Spanish seed Jodar in rain-delayed US Open opener
Chinese qualifier Bu Yunchaokete capitalised on rain interruptions to dispatch Spain's 12th seed Rafael Jodar in straight sets at the US Open on Wednesday, claiming a commanding 6-2 6-1 6-1 victory in his maiden Grand Slam appearance.
LSN Singapore ·
NEW YORK - Rafael Jodar's debut at the US Open ended in disappointment as Chinese lucky loser Bu Yunchaokete produced a dominant display to eliminate the Spanish 12th seed in the opening round.
Bu, who entered the tournament as a substitute after another player withdrew, proved too composed for Jodar, winning 6-2 6-1 6-1 in a match affected by rain delays at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.
The unseeded Chinese player's clinical performance left little room for Jodar to establish any rhythm, with the Spaniard unable to mount a sustained challenge throughout the three sets. Bu's serve and baseline consistency proved particularly effective, allowing him to dictate play from the outset.
The result marks a significant upset at the tournament, with the 12th seed's exit in the first round providing an opening for lower-ranked contenders to progress through the early rounds. Bu's victory underscores the unpredictability of Grand Slam competition, where lesser-known players can capitalise on opportunities afforded by fortunate draws.