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US Open weather disruptions

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Inclement weather in New York caused significant disruptions to the US Open schedule. On September 1, a match between Paula Badosa and Daria Kasatkina was suspended after a storm hit at 22:00, following multiple rain delays throughout the day. At the time of the interruption, Badosa held three match points. On September 2, heavy rain forced the postponement of numerous matches, requiring organizers to revise the tournament calendar. While play on covered courts such as Arthur Ashe and Louis Armstrong continued, intense downpours halted play on outdoor courts. This affected several high-profile players, including Andrea Guerrieri, Francesco Passaro, and Jasmine Paolini. Rescheduled appearances included Spanish player Rafa Jódar, who was moved from a scheduled match against Thanasi Kokkinakis to a debut against Bu Yunchaokete. Bu Yunchaokete, a Chinese ‘lucky loser’ who entered the tournament after Kokkinakis withdrew due to injury, secured a major upset by defeating the 12th seed Jódar with a score of 6-2, 6-1, 6-1. The match, which lasted approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes, was marked by a significant rain delay and Jódar’s struggle to find rhythm in humid conditions. This victory marks Bu Yunchaokete’s first Grand Slam main-draw win. Following the match, Jódar remarked, “I am still a beginner. I have to learn so that this does not happen again.” He also noted, “He played better than me, and that's the reason why he won today.” During a post-match press conference, Jódar also dismissed online speculation regarding his shoelaces breaking during matches, calling the topic “nonsensical.” The Badosa versus Kasatkina match also resumed on September 2 at Stadium 17. After a tense continuation where Badosa faced several more match points and break points, she secured a 6-1, 6-4 victory to advance to the second round, where she is scheduled to face Coco Gauff.

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