Rafael Jodar reflects on first-round exit at US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Rafael Jodar's debut at the US Open came to an early end with a first-round loss to Yunchaokete Bu, where he was defeated in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1, 6-1. This result followed a strong hard-court season, including a final appearance in Washington. The 19-year-old Spaniard, currently ranked 11th in the world, acknowledged the need for improvement and adaptation to the tour's demands. Jodar is scheduled to compete in the upcoming Davis Cup against Chile, although he is dealing with a stomach problem and leg issue incurred during practice.
- •Jodar lost in the first round of the US Open to Yunchaokete Bu.
- •He achieved a career-high ranking of 11th this season.
- •Jodar faces a potential absence from the Davis Cup due to injury.
- •Next, he plans to debut at the Laver Cup on September 25.
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"Capping off an otherwise impressive North American hard-court swing, Rafael Jodar’s US Open campaign was very short-lived. After making the final in Washington and the...
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