In the early hours of September 3 Beijing time, Chinese player Bu Yunchaokete produced a stunning upset at the 2026 US Open, sweeping Spain's rising talent Hodar, the tournament's No.13 seed and world No.13, in straight sets to advance to the second round.

Bu dominated from the outset, taking the match 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 in a one-sided display that left the higher-ranked Spaniard with few answers.

The result ranks among the biggest wins of Bu's career and marks a statement performance on one of tennis's grandest stages. It extends China's strong run in international tennis, following a wave of breakout results by Chinese players across the ATP and WTA tours.

Speaking after the match, a delighted Bu credited his preparation and composure, saying he stuck to his game plan and stayed focused through the key moments of each set.

Analysts said the emphatic victory could lift both Bu's ranking and confidence as he looks to build momentum and go deeper in the draw, while fans celebrated another encouraging sign of Chinese tennis's steady rise on the world stage.