Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 184 Awards and Remarks
The four-set match lasted nearly 4 hours.

When the game ended, Chen Ran felt as if the pressure on his shoulders was suddenly lifted, and his whole body suddenly became extremely relaxed.

He lay on the ground for a while, looking at the dark night sky, where countless flowers seemed to be floating.

Chen Ran's ears were surrounded by endless applause.

The last time he beat Agassi, his whole body was so exhausted that he couldn't even remember what happened after the game.

This time, Chen Ran could experience the joy of victory.

"I believe the Sunshine Double is just the beginning of my career."

"There will be Grand Slams, the end of the year, and the Olympics."

"Not just Athens next year, but also the Yanjing Olympics five years later."

He thought silently in his heart.

Although the gold content of the "Sunshine Double Crown" is still far behind the Grand Slam, at least he is the second male player in history to complete this honor. This is a heavy honor.

Winning the "Sunshine Double" championship within one year is, after all, an honor that even kings like Agassi and Sampras have never received.

More than ten days ago, even though Chen Ran had won the Indian Wells Masters, no one could believe that he could achieve greater success in the Miami Masters.

"champion!"

"Second Masters Championship!"

"Back-to-back Masters champions!"

"It is also the most difficult and valuable Masters double crown!"

Zhan Jun in the C5 Sports live broadcast room roared excitedly, and the surging emotions in his heart were almost ready to burst out at any time.

"Although the 'Sunshine Double Crown' is not as glorious as the Grand Slam, there is no doubt that it is more difficult than the Grand Slam!"

"Chen Ran, he did it!"

As a senior football and tennis commentator, Zhan Jun must admit that he has never been so happy with the national football team.

Who could have imagined that Chen Ran, who entered professional tennis in his first year, first won the semi-finals of the Australian Open, and then won the "Sunshine Double".

Such an honor, how dare you have imagined it three months ago?
When Chen Ran won the first ATP250 tour championship, many people felt that this was the peak of Chinese tennis. As for higher honors, no one dared to hope for it.

After all, the competition in men's tennis is much more intense than that in women's tennis.

Even many senior tennis fans still believe that Chinese women's tennis has greater potential.

Even though no Chinese female tennis player has won a WTA Tour championship, they still firmly believe that female players are more likely than male players to achieve breakthroughs in the Masters and even the Grand Slams.

After all, before Chen Ran was born, all records of Chinese tennis were related to a female player named Li Fang.

She successfully entered the main draw of the Australian Open in 1992, becoming China's No. 1 participant in the main draw of the four Grand Slams, and also reached the top 32 all the way.

Therefore, the country pays more attention to and invests in women's tennis than men's tennis.

But the appearance of Chen Ran has overturned all of this.

This is 2003 after all, and no one can predict the future.

The semi-finals of the Grand Slam, back-to-back "sunshine double crowns", even the toughest sports fans in the past dare not guarantee that the Chinese women's tennis can achieve this achievement in the foreseeable time.

Chen Ran subverted all of this and also slapped these remarks in the face.

He calmed down his extremely excited mood for a while, then slowly stood up and walked towards the net.

Agassi's temper is not considered good, and he has always been known for his fiery temper. After losing to Chen Ran twice in succession, his mood was so bad that he simply clapped his hands and walked away.

This guy didn't seem to even want to say a word to Chen Ran.

"We've only lost twice, where are we now?" Chen Ran muttered in his heart.

Agassi has never been a good person, even after he married Graf.

In his autobiography after his retirement, this guy not only publicly mocked Zhang Depei several times, but even admitted that he had taken methamphetamine during his career.

Agassi even declared that "the legend is just a name, in fact, I hate tennis very much."

Bald brother, you have to understand that all your fame and fortune come from tennis.

You suddenly said you hated tennis, and you were so original, just to sell more books.

However, Agassi's remarks once caused an uproar. Some famous tennis players also avoided the topic. Only the upright old man Safin said that Agassi should return the trophies and bonuses he received while taking methamphetamine.

As expected of the Russian Czar, Chen Ran appreciated this very much because he dared to say things that others did not want to say or dared to say.

So Chen Ran was completely expecting Agassi's reaction, and he shrugged as if he didn't care at all.

Anyway, the so-called "idol" is just for fun.

In fact, in the professional tennis world, the only one that Chen Ran can really appreciate is Djokovic, who is fighting in a "global away game".

Could it be that you were also the original Miami Masters champion?

That couldn't be better!

At this time, a CCTV reporter kept holding the five-star red flag and winking at Chen Ran.

As expected of CCTV, this awareness is okay.

As the champion, Chen Ran decisively put on the five-star red flag, then circled the field and clapped his hands at the Chinese audience who cheered him on.At this moment, the entire stadium was roaring with passion.

"Young Chen Ran, he is under 17 years old!"

"But he is now the winner of the 'Sunshine Double Crown'. I think no one will be able to break this record in the future!"

"Have you seen in the world of tennis that a super newcomer has arrived? Are you ready to meet his challenge?"

The American host muttered.

"This American has bad intentions and is openly seeking hatred for me." Chen Ran couldn't help but cursed secretly.

Indeed, a Masters championship is nothing in professional tennis, but Chen Ran won two in a row, and it was in back-to-back sunshine double matches.

This indeed makes countless people jealous.

"Chen, tell me how you feel at this moment?" The host handed the microphone to Chen Ran.

Chen Ran pondered for a while, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and spoke slowly: "I am very happy to be the first non-American player to win the 'Sunshine Double Crown'. I think this also benefits tennis players all over the world. It brings confidence.”

“If I can do it, they can do it too!”

"After all, American tennis is so powerful, from Courier, to Sampras, to Agassi, and then my current coach, Mr. Chang Depei."

"I feel that my two championships have a positive significance for the development of world tennis."

"Isn't it a wonderful thing that everyone has the confidence to challenge the dominance of American tennis?"

“I think tennis will benefit from this too!”

Ah this?

The American host opened his mouth wide and looked at Chen Ran in shock.

He had imagined what Chen Ran would say countless times, but never expected that it would be like this.

This guy is too eloquent, right?
And can this really be said by a 17-year-old with experience?
He originally wanted to use this award ceremony to make the world's top tennis players pay more attention to Chen Ran and study his playing style.

Unexpectedly, in a few words, this kid said that this was a confrontation between "World Tennis" and "American Tennis."

The subtext is that tennis players from all walks of life, instead of studying me, you should study how to defeat those American players.

Look, I've done it, there's no reason why you can't do it.

The American host also couldn't take Chen Ran's words and had to say: "Every one of us hopes that tennis can develop better. Indeed, I also believe that these two champions can play such a role."

This guy felt that he was being led by Chen Ran, and his speaking style was a bit higher.

"Okay, let us congratulate the champion of this year's Masters, Chen Ran from China!"

"At the same time, we wish tennis a better future!"

Immediately afterwards, Chen Ran received the championship trophy with a bright smile.

The championship trophy of the Miami Masters looks much better than that of the Indian Wells Masters. It is made of pure crystal.

Chen Ran was draped in a five-star red flag and raised the championship trophy high while brilliant fireworks were sprayed from the podium.

Mountains and tsunamis of applause and vigorous shouts gathered together.

"Chen Ran, I'm curious how many people in China will watch today's final?" After the award ceremony, the host continued to ask questions.

Chen Ran thought for a while and said: "This time is very friendly to our Chinese audience, because it happens to be in the morning, which is much friendlier than the game in Europe. I think there will be many people watching this game, but after all It’s just the Masters…”

"Of course if I can reach the US Open finals, I should be able to set a ratings record for China Sports, right?"

"If you want to see the US Open ratings create history, you must expect me to enter the finals."

The host wiped his forehead speechlessly, feeling that he could no longer keep up with Chen Ran's thoughts.

Is this kid thinking about the US Open so early?You know, there are still five full months before the US Open starts.

Also... Listening to the tone of your voice, it seems that you look down on this Masters champion.

Well, I will definitely keep an eye on you in the future to see how many grand slams you can win.

Finally, it was time for the Chinese speech requested by Chen Ran.

"Hello everyone, the second Masters championship belonging to China Tennis has just arrived. I also believe that tennis will become more and more popular in China."

"I personally hope that more and more Chinese players will appear in the ATP and WTA arenas."

"This is the best of times, and I don't want me to be the only one fighting in China Tennis."

"You should work hard and train hard, otherwise I will run further and further away!"

The host and guests in the C5 Sports live broadcast room looked at each other in confusion. This guy was too bold to speak, but there seemed to be nothing wrong with what he said.

Competitive sports dishes are the original sin!You have the strength and everything you say is right.

The current Chen Ran is already qualified to say these words to Chinese tennis players, even though he may be the youngest.

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　Thanks to book friend 20180625024756464, Maxim Small Noodle Ball, and Bingo Noodle for their tips.

　　
　
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