“It Was Not Intentional”: Bu Yunchakoete Shocks Lorenzo Musetti After he caused a great Havock at the China Open Due to…
China’s Bu Yunchakoete upset Olympic bronze medallist Lorenzo Musetti 6-2 6-4 to reach the quarter finals at the China Open in Beijing. The Chinese player has scored his first win against a top 20 player.
Bu Yunchakoete will face either Andrey Rublev or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the next round.
Bu Yunchakoete, who had played just one ATP Tour event before the ATP 250 tournament, has reached the quarter final at his first ATP 500 tournament. He has become the second Chinese men’s singles player to reach the quarter final in the history of the China Open.
Bu won 53% of his first return points and converted five of his eight break points. He broke twice in the first and the fifth games to win the first set 6-2.
Bu went up a set and a double break to open up a 4-1 lead. Musetti pulled back both breaks back to draw level to 4-4. Bu earned his third break in the ninth game to seal the win on his first match point.
“I am really happy. I am really enjoying playing at home, especially last week in Hangzhou, where I practiced almost 15 years and also at home. I am in China. I was really looking forward to this tournament because it’s my first ATP 500 tournament here and last week was my first 250, so I am really enjoying. I lost a little bit my focus, my energy. I was maybe relaxed because he started doing some drop shots, some trick shots. I am happy I came back at 4-4 and I had a break and was able to finish the match. I am really happy”, said Bu Yunchakoete.
Karen Khachanov held off a late fightback to edge Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (11-9) after 2 hours and 9 minutes in a hard-fought match. Khachanov earned his first break in the fifth game to take a 3-2 lead. Cerundolo broke straight back to draw level to 3-3. Khachanov broke for the second time in the ninth game to take a 5-4 lead, but Cerundolo pulled back on serve to draw level to 5-5. Khachanov earned a second mini-break to win the tie-break 7-4.
Cerundolo broke serve in the 11th game to take a 6-5 lead, but Khachanov broke straight back in the next game.
Khachanov saved four set points in the second set before sealing the win on his sixth match point. Khachanov has improved to 7-0 in his head-to-head matches. The Russian player set up a match against either Carlos Alcaraz or Tallon Griekspoor for a spot in the semifinal.
Khachanov has won consecutive matches for the first times since reaching the fourth round at the Masters 1000 tournament in Rome last May.
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In an exciting upset at the China Open in Beijing, Bu Yunchakoete, a rising star from China, showcased his talent by defeating Olympic bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti with a score of 6-2, 6-4. This victory marks a significant milestone for Bu, as it is not only his first win against a top 20 player but also a testament to his burgeoning career on the ATP Tour.
Historic Achievement
Bu Yunchakoete’s win has made him the second Chinese men’s singles player in history to reach the quarterfinals at the China Open, a significant achievement for both him and Chinese tennis. The 2024 China Open has been a platform for Bu to demonstrate his potential, especially given that this is only his second ATP Tour event and his debut at an ATP 500 tournament.
In the upcoming quarterfinals, Bu is set to face either Andrey Rublev or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, both of whom are formidable opponents. Regardless of the outcome, Bu’s journey in this tournament has already established him as a player to watch.
Match Highlights
In the match against Musetti, Bu displayed impressive skills, winning 53% of his first return points and converting five out of eight break points. His aggressive start saw him break Musetti’s serve twice in the first set, securing it 6-2.
As the second set unfolded, Bu built on his momentum, establishing a double break lead at 4-1. However, Musetti fought back valiantly, managing to break back twice and level the set at 4-4. Despite the pressure, Bu regained his composure, breaking Musetti once more in the ninth game and clinching the match on his first match point.
Reflecting on his performance, Bu expressed his joy about playing at home and the significance of this tournament in his career. “I am really happy. I am really enjoying playing at home, especially last week in Hangzhou, where I practiced for almost 15 years. I was really looking forward to this tournament because it’s my first ATP 500 event here and last week was my first 250,” Bu said. He acknowledged a moment where he lost focus but was relieved to regain his concentration and finish the match strongly.
Khachanov Edges Cerundolo in a Tense Battle
In another thrilling encounter, Karen Khachanov managed to fend off a late fightback from Francisco Cerundolo, winning 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (11-9) in a match that lasted over two hours. Khachanov showed resilience as he navigated through the challenges posed by Cerundolo, earning his first break in the fifth game of the first set to take a 3-2 lead.
Cerundolo responded quickly, breaking back to level the set. The two players exchanged breaks, and Khachanov ultimately secured the first set in a tightly contested tiebreak, winning it 7-4.
The second set proved equally competitive, with Cerundolo breaking serve to take a 6-5 lead. Yet again, Khachanov exhibited his fighting spirit by breaking back immediately, forcing a second tiebreak. After saving four set points, Khachanov finally clinched the match on his sixth match point.
This victory improved Khachanov’s head-to-head record against Cerundolo to 7-0, marking a significant achievement for the Russian player. He will now face either Carlos Alcaraz or Tallon Griekspoor in the semifinals, aiming for consecutive wins for the first time since reaching the fourth round at the Masters 1000 tournament in Rome last May.
Looking Ahead
As the tournament progresses, the performances of both Bu Yunchakoete and Karen Khachanov have set the stage for an exciting quarterfinal round at the China Open. With Bu’s historic achievement and Khachanov’s determination to regain form, tennis fans can look forward to thrilling matches ahead. The potential matchups will not only impact the players’ rankings but also further highlight the growth of tennis in China and the resilience of its athletes on the international stage.
As Bu prepares to face one of the tour’s top players in the next round, his journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring tennis players, showcasing that with hard work and determination, significant achievements are possible, regardless of the obstacles.
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