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US Open: Spain’s No. 12 Seed Rafael Jodar Upset in First Round, Bristles at Shoelace Questions

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Spain’s 12th-seeded Rafael Jodar lost in the US Open first round to China’s world No. 124 Bu Yunchaokete.
  • Asked about past incidents involving broken shoelaces and shoe adjustments, Jodar said the question made no sense.
  • Jodar acknowledged that Bu played well and said his young age meant he needed more match experience.

Rafael Jodar’s US Open campaign ended with a first-round upset, and the Spanish teenager left his news conference visibly unhappy with one line of questioning.

The 19-year-old, seeded 12th, lost to China’s Bu Yunchaokete, who is ranked 124th in the world. After the match, a reporter asked whether Jodar would pay more attention to how his actions were interpreted online because of past discussions about his shoelaces repeatedly breaking or needing adjustment during matches.

So what’s the question? What is the question? I don’t know what the question actually is.

· Rafael JodarHe responded to a question about public discussion of his past shoelace incidents.

Jodar said he did not understand the question’s purpose. He stressed that his shoelaces had not broken during this match and asked, “So what’s the question? What is the question? I don’t know what the question actually is.” When the reporter followed up by asking whether comments about his physical condition might be viewed as excuses, Jodar replied, “That makes no sense.” The moderator then moved to another question.

Jodar conceded that Bu had played well and that he had performed poorly in all areas. He said the defeat was frustrating, but added that he was still young, needed more match experience and would continue working toward future major tournaments.

That makes no sense.

· Rafael JodarHe rejected the suggestion that discussing his physical condition could be seen as making excuses.
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