Lucky loser Bu sends Jodar out of US Open in rain-affected opener
Bu Yunchaokete, ranked 124th, won in straight sets for his first Grand Slam main-draw victory after a rain delay and a late entry as a lucky loser.
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Lucky loser Bu sends Jodar out of US Open in rain-affected opener
Rafa Jódar had an unexpected debut at the US Open 2026 when he was eliminated in the first round in front of Chinese Yunchaokete Bu, number 124 in the ATP ranking, who entered the main score as Lucky Loser. The Spanish, twelfth series head of the tournament and one of the great revelations...
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A Lucky Loser caused a stir at the tennis US Open on Wednesday. Chinese World Rankings-124. Bu Yunchaokete didn't give the number twelve Spaniard Rafael Jodar the spark of a chance in the 6:2.6:6:1 first round victory. The 19-year-old underwent a lot of unforced mistakes at the location of his junior triumph two years ago, even a rain break could not change that. Brandon Nakashima is also retired.
Rafael Jódar Suffers Shock First-Round Defeat to Lucky Loser Yunchaokete Bu at the US Open - Archysport
Rafael Jódar suffered a opening-round elimination at the US Open, falling in straight sets to lucky loser Yunchaokete Bu at Flushing Meadows in New York. The 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 defeat marked a sudden halt for the Spanish player in his main-draw debut at the tournament, bringing an abrupt end to a campaign where he entered ...
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