Bu Yunchaokete stuns Rafael Jodar in straight sets at US Open

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China's Bu Yunchaokete stunned 12th-seeded Rafael Jodar in straight sets at the US Open on Wednesday, winning 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 in under two hours. The 124th-ranked lucky loser secured his first Grand Slam victory. Bu entered the main draw after Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew with an injury, learning of his spot Tuesday morning. The Xinjiang native had lost in qualifying but now faces American Michael Zheng in the second round. Bu, who won two Challenger events on grass in 2026, credited an aggressive playing style developed after training in Spain. He cited Li Na as an inspiration, while Jodar called his US Open debut disappointing.


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