Rafa Jódar eliminated in the first round of the US Open by Yunchaokete Bu

Rafa Jódar was eliminated in the first round of the US Open after a match against China’s Yunchaokete Bu, who ranks 124th in the ATP standings. The match took place amid rainy conditions and lasted 1 hour and 47 minutes.

The Spaniard lost with scores of 6-2, 6-1, and 6-1, marking one of his worst performances of the year. From the outset, Bu imposed his pace of play, leaving Jódar with few opportunities to respond.

This was Jódar's first appearance in the season's final Grand Slam, following a trajectory where he had been close to breaking into the top 10 of the world rankings. His elimination has surprised many after a standout season.

In this match, Jódar could not find his usual game, which facilitated the victory for the Chinese player, who entered the tournament as a 'lucky loser' after the qualifying round.

Jódar's defeat ends his aspirations in the New York tournament, where he had hoped to advance further after a competitive year. The Spaniard's performance raises questions about his future in major tournaments.