Chinese lucky loser Bu stuns 12th‑seeded Spanish player Jodar at US Open
NEW YORK, Sept 3 — China’s Bu Yunchaokete produced one of the US Open’s most surprising results so far...
China's Bu Yunchao, ranked 124th, stunned 12th-seeded Spaniard Rafael Jodar in the US Open's second-round match on September 3, 2026. The Chinese lucky loser defeated Jodar 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 in a one-sided performance that took less than two hours. Bu, a native of Xinjiang, had secured his spot as a "lucky loser" after Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis withdrew due to injury.
He had previously lost in the final round of qualifying but was granted a wildcard entry. This victory marked Bu's first Grand Slam win after six previous losses. Jodar, playing in his first US Open match, acknowledged that his opponent played better than him. Bu, who has spent much of 2026 in Challenger tournaments, expressed his admiration for British tennis star Andy Murray and Li Na, the first Chinese player to win a Grand Slam singles title. For his next match, Bu will face American Michael Zheng, a two-time US collegiate champion.
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