Chinese Tennis Star Bu Yunchaokete Makes Grand Slam Main Draw History
Tennis is a truly mystical sport where you have to give it your all to find the joy of competition. These were the sentiments of Bu Yunchaokete, a rising star from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Over the past two years, Bu has transformed from an unknown newcomer into a formidable force on the court.
Bu's breakthrough came when he lifted his first ATP Challenger Tour trophy in Seoul, propelling him to a career-high ranking of World No. 164. In May, the 22-year-old claimed his second ATP Challenger Tour title at the Wuxi Open, becoming the youngest Chinese player to secure multiple titles on the tour.
His latest significant achievement occurred at the U.S. Open qualifiers, where he made headlines by defeating third-seeded Russian Aslan Karatsev in a thrilling three-set match. After dropping the first set 6-1, Bu rallied to win the next two sets 6-3 and 6-4, securing his first appearance in a Grand Slam main draw.
Bu now joins Zhang Zhizhen, Wu Yibing, and Shang Juncheng as the fourth male player from the Chinese mainland to reach the main draw at Flushing Meadows, marking a significant milestone for Chinese tennis on the global stage.
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Qualifier Bu makes history as fourth Chinese male to reach U.S. Open
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