Up to 8 Chinese tennis players have a chance to qualify for the US Open qualifiers, with Wu Yibing being the most favored among them.

Can Wu Yibing secure a spot in the US Open qualifiers this time? It seems quite likely!

Previously, Wu Yibing had the chance to secure a ticket to the US Open qualifiers in Los Cabos, but he unexpectedly missed it.

At that time, the former top Chinese player advanced from the qualifiers to the main draw and faced the relatively unknown Skulket in the first round. Everyone believed he would win without any doubt and was just waiting for him to claim his US Open qualifier ticket in advance.

Although Wu Yibing's current form is not as good as when he won the Dallas 250 tournament, his performance in the qualifiers shows that his underlying strength is still there. Therefore, against an opponent like Skulket, as long as he doesn't falter, advancing to the second round will naturally secure him a ticket to the US Open qualifiers.

Unfortunately, in this match, Wu Yibing showed a lack of energy in the later stages. After winning the first set, he was ultimately reversed and defeated by his opponent. Especially losing the deciding set in such a manner left many feeling unsettled. People wondered what had happened to Wu Yibing, why he suddenly collapsed in the crucial deciding set.

After missing this opportunity, many people have doubts about whether Wu Yibing can still obtain a ticket to the US Open qualifiers. Missing such a good chance indicates that the former top Chinese player is currently lacking in both competitive resilience and mental toughness compared to his peak, showing a significant decline.

Although many felt regretful for Wu Yibing missing the opportunity in Los Cabos, he was fortunate enough to unexpectedly receive a ticket to the ATP 500 Washington qualifiers.

This unexpected turning point has led many to believe that after the painful lesson in Los Cabos, Wu Yibing will certainly not miss another opportunity. Moreover, he is only 13 points away from securing a spot in the US Open qualifiers, and as long as he wants to appear at Flushing Meadows, he will surely give it his all.

Wu Yibing's acquisition of the Washington 500 qualifier ticket was also quite dramatic. Initially, due to his ranking, he wasn't qualified and was only a substitute, but thanks to someone withdrawing, he was able to qualify at the last moment.

In response, some joked that it was as if fate had forcefully handed him the US Open qualifier ticket. If he fails to seize this chance, it will be extremely difficult for the former top Chinese player to return to his peak, and he may have to fight in lower-tier challenges until retirement. As for appearing in the tour, it will depend on how his team negotiates with the organizers to see if they can secure a wildcard.

In this year's US Open, seven players from the Chinese contingent have already secured spots in the main draw, namely: Zheng Qinwen, Wang Xinyu, Yuan Yue, Zhu Lin, Wang Yafan, Buyun Chaokete, and Shang Juncheng.

In terms of qualifiers, four players have confirmed their spots: Zhang Shuai, Wei Sijia, Gao Xinyu, and Wang Xiyu.

If Wu Yibing can seize the opportunity in the Washington qualifiers and earn the 13 points needed to step into the US Open qualifiers, he will join Zhang Shuai and others in the race for a spot in the main draw of the US Open.

Once Wu Yibing breaks through this barrier and appears in the US Open qualifiers, given his past performance at Flushing Meadows, he is very likely to succeed in advancing from the qualifiers, becoming the third Chinese male player to enter the main draw of the US Open.

People have high hopes for Wu Yibing because he seems to be born for big occasions, often showcasing his potential in major events like Grand Slams.

Furthermore, Flushing Meadows has always been considered Wu Yibing's lucky ground; he won a championship here during his youth. After turning pro, the place where he first made a significant breakthrough in Grand Slam competitions was at the US Open held in Flushing Meadows, where he reached the third round in 2022 against the odds.

Of course, besides Wu Yibing, there are also Ma Yexin, Sun Fajing, Zheng Wushuang, Guo Hanyu, Bai Yan, Shi Han, and Yao Xingxin who have opportunities to qualify for this year's US Open, joining Zhang Shuai and others to compete at Flushing Meadows.

From the current point differences for each player in relation to the US Open qualifiers, Ma Yexin, Zheng Wushuang, and Sun Fajing have a great chance to secure their tickets. Ma is 2 points behind, Zheng is 12 points behind, and Sun is 20 points behind. As long as they perform well in the upcoming matches, they can quickly book their tickets to New York and head to Flushing Meadows! The point gaps for the other players aren't too large either, at 50 or 80 points, with a bit of effort, they can also secure their spots in the US Open qualifiers!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)