In an exhilarating performance at the China Open, young tennis sensation Bu Yunchaokete delivered the biggest win of his career by defeating Andrey Rublev in straight sets.
The 22-year-old Chinese mainland athlete made headlines by securing his first career victory over a top 20 player, Lorenzo Musetti, advancing to the quarterfinals of an ATP 500 event for the first time. His impressive forehand winner down the line was a highlight of the match.
Bu took control early, winning the opening set 7-5 and maintaining his momentum to lead 5-3 in the second set. Despite Rublev's efforts to close the gap and face a break point at 5-4, Bu remained steadfast, saving the point with a crucial overhead smash.
Sealing the victory with an ace, Bu achieved his first win over a top 10 player since turning professional. Now, just two matches away from claiming his first ATP Tour title, he is set to face the top-seeded Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.
Expressing his excitement, Bu said, \"I defeated a Top 20 player in the second round, and this time I beat a Top 10 player, so now I have reached the semifinals, and I know the level of my opponent will be like world number one or number two. Of course, I feel very excited, just like in this match, and it was really crazy that more than 10-thousand fans come to support me, so there was no excuse not to fight hard, and I quite enjoyed the match. I think the next match will be the same, because it is the National Day holiday, and many fans will come to watch the match. I really appreciate their support.\"
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China Open: Bu Yunchaokete advances, Alcaraz to face Medvedev
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