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Rafael Jodar suffers shock US Open defeat to Bu Yunchaokete
In a major US Open upset, the 12th seed Rafael Jodar was defeated in straight sets by Chinese lucky loser Bu Yunchaokete. The match ended with a score of 6-2, 6-1, 6-1, marking a significant loss for the 19-year-old Spaniard, who had experienced a meteoric rise in the ATP rankings over the past year.
Bu Yunchaokete entered the main draw as a replacement for Thanasi Kokkinakis, who withdrew due to injury. The victory represents Bu’s first Grand Slam main-draw win. The match was impacted by rain delays, but Jodar, who previously won the US Open junior title at the same venue, struggled with unforced errors and timing throughout the contest.
Following the match, Jodar addressed the media, stating, “He played better than me, and that's the reason why he won today.” He also faced questions regarding online speculation about his shoelaces breaking during matches, a topic he dismissed as nonsensical during the press conference.
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ATP · ATP Tour · Bu Yunchaokete · Carlos Alcaraz · Jaime Faria · Matteo Berrettini · New York · Paula Badosa · Rafa Jódar · Rafael Jodar · Thanasi Kokkinakis · US Open
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Bu Yunchaokete defeated Rafa Jódar in the first round of the US Open. www.eldia.es · www.elperiodico.digital · www.diariodemallorca.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bu Yunchaokete entered the tournament as a 'Lucky Loser' after Thanassi Kokkinakis withdrew due to injury. www.eldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match was delayed by rain. www.elperiodico.digital
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jódar committed 36 unforced errors during the match. www.eldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] David Ferrer was present at the match to support Jódar.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match score was 6-2, 6-1, 6-3. www.eldia.es · www.diariodemallorca.es