Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 377 Shaping a big IP

PS: Let me explain, the first update was so early yesterday. I originally wanted to rush to the ten thousand update. However, there were too many things going on before and the second update was too late. For the sake of safety, I posted it with less than 2000 words. Today I can write with peace of mind at home and strive for the third update.

In addition, I added 2000 words to that chapter yesterday, and the subscription is still calculated as 1500 words.

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Chen Ran did play against Nadal in the "simulated training ground", but because Nadal's performance on the clay court at his peak was too buggy, he did not play against Nadal too many times on the clay court. (Explanation of previous chapter)

He even avoided playing against Nadal on clay courts.

After all, the time in the system is consistent with reality, and Chen Ran can only use his spare time to practice with top players and must improve efficiency.

After losing the Monte Carlo Masters, Chen Ran realized the early rise of Spanish talents.

He had to increase the number of clay court matches with Nadal at the "simulated training ground".

But the power of the "King of Clay" remains unsolved!

Even if Chen Ran sets himself to unlimited physical fitness and Nadal has regular physical fitness, the result is still the same.

You are all booing so hysterically, but my first-shot success rate is still terrifyingly high.

After all, the "King of Clay" in his peak period, even with normal physical fitness, could still run all over the court for five sets without getting tired.

"We are all at the beginning of our careers and I believe we will both have a bright future."

However, after many encounters, Chen Ran became more familiar with Nadal's clay court playing style.

However, as the runner-up winner, Nadal was very open-minded and applauded Chen Ran's championship.

"Spanish fans, if you really want to help Nadal and influence me, you'd better learn some beautiful Chinese."

Chen Ran was in a good mood and even joked to the Spaniards in the audience.

He is still too young and not as talkative as Chen Ran.

Chen Ran directly ignored this group of very low Spaniards and continued: "Raphael, I hope we can continue to compete here in next year's finals."

"Of course, if you really learn beautiful Chinese words, you still can't affect my serving state."

They are very dissatisfied that the highest level of tennis in this country is dominated by a Chinese.

The quality of Spanish people is relatively vulgar and inferior in the Western world, so when Chen Ran received the award, the crowd made an overwhelming boo, mixed with Spanish that Chen Ran couldn't understand.

Facing the Spanish genius who was still a little immature, Chen Ran used his rich experience to wear him down.

Today's first-serve success rate of 75% is the greatest confidence for him to say this.

The Spaniards were also amused by Chen Ran.

Defeating Spanish players in the Madrid finals for two consecutive years who made the opposing fans proud, this has to make the arrogant Spanish fans extremely depressed.

"I don't understand Spanish!"

Nadal smiled shyly.

"I also believe that we will have many opportunities to compete in the future."

So he clapped vigorously.

Nadal was a little moved when he heard Chen Ran's talk. The other person's words really spoke to his heart.

Some people applauded Chen Ran, while others continued to boo.

The Spanish host at the scene also gave Chen Ran a thumbs up.

Not long ago, he was dissatisfied with Chen Ran's defense of the Madrid Masters title.

After all, this guy stepped on Spanish players to reach the top for two consecutive years, from Ferrero to Nadal.

But he was quickly impressed by Chen Ran's speech.

He is worthy of being the "No. 1 player in the world". With his style and bearing, he deserves to win the championship.

"Rafael is very good. He should become a phenomenal player in men's professional tennis in the future. I also believe that he will win more than one Grand Slam in the future."

"I think he and I will definitely push tennis to a new level."

Nadal, who had just lost the final and was in a bad mood, was overwhelmed by Chen Ran's speech.

Yes, a defeat in the finals is nothing. I still have unlimited possibilities for the future!

Nadal, who was naive and ignorant, continued to clap his hands wildly, and his originally troubled expression now turned into a smile.

For Chen Ran, what is the greatest significance of this Madrid Masters?

Not only did he successfully defend his title, he also continued to maintain his No. 1 ranking in the world.

More importantly, from today on, Chen Ran VS Nadal will become a classic matchup in professional tennis.

It can even be said that it will be the signature of ATP.

To describe it in the terms of the mobile Internet era in later generations, this will be an IP of immeasurable value.

Once upon a time, the Fenner duel was the most talked-about match in world tennis, and for a long time the latecomer Djokovic, known as the "Three Virtues", was always disliked by fans.

As Djokovic said, in many novels and movies, the protagonists of the story are always two heroes fighting for hegemony, and he is an unwelcome third party.

In this time and space, Feiner's duel may continue, but its value and gold content may be far less than that of Chenner's duel.

No one noticed that the unpredictable Chen Ran was consciously creating such a big IP for himself.

After this battle, Chen Ran's popularity in Madrid skyrocketed, no less than those of Real Madrid's football superstars.

The famous "Marca" even reserved the front page headline position for this Chinese tennis player.

Seventh Masters Championship! When Chen Ran walked to the court carrying the trophy, Nadal ran over and found Chen Ran.

"Chen, you are a great opponent!" He said with some excitement, "I will continue to train hard after I go back. I think except for the clay court, it is difficult for me to pose a threat to you at the moment."

"Even on courts other than clay, I'm not world-class yet."

Obviously, Nadal has a clear understanding of himself.

In fact, since the 2004 season, Nadal has been in good competitive form, racking up points in many tournaments.

Now, with one championship and one runner-up in the Masters, his points have successfully entered the top 20.

"Haha, Rafael..." Chen Ran smiled, "With your talent, it will be a matter of time before you become equally competitive in other courts."

He responded decisively with a rainbow fart.

"Also, the clay court season is too tight. I performed poorly at the Rome Masters last year, but I will try my best this year."

Theoretically, as long as Chen Ran reaches the finals at the Rome Masters, he will most likely remain number one throughout the entire clay court season.

If he can win the Rome Masters, there will be no suspense about maintaining the world's No. 1 ranking until Wimbledon.

"I will also do my best!"

Nadal clenched his fists.

Although the French Open and Rome Masters are very close to each other, he believes that his physical fitness will not be a problem to cope with these events.

For some Asian and North American players, playing on clay courts is an endless torture, but for Nadal, it is an endless enjoyment.

He hopes that there will be as many matches as possible on clay.

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After the Madrid Masters came to an end, with Chen Ran successfully defending his title, the outside world's doubts about him finally dissipated.

So what if there is no head coach?

He still contributed a perfect trip to the Clay Court Masters!

Chen Ran won the championship with a strong attitude without losing a set.

It seems that he does have the capital to not need a coach.

"Is he really born for clay?"

Some media found that Chen Ran seemed to have a greater advantage on clay courts than on hard courts.

After all, he rarely sweeps all the way to the championship on hard courts.

So, everyone was surprised to find that Chen Ran also performed very strongly in the Monte Carlo Masters, sweeping all the way to the quarter-finals, and then met the Spanish genius Nadal.

It was no coincidence that Chen Ran swept Federer 3-0 in the French Open final last year.

He has unparalleled talent on clay courts.

In Monte Carlo, if Nadal did not participate, Chen Ran might still be the winner in the end.

No wonder Chen Ran chose to express that he did not need a coach before the start of the clay court season. This is a sign of absolute confidence.

"The clay court season will be a battle between Chenna and me!"

Not only the Spanish media, but also China's largest sports newspaper "Sports Weekly" also made bold predictions.

The showdown between two 18-year-old clay court geniuses instantly attracted everyone's attention.

After the Madrid Masters, another clay court event, the Rome Masters, kicked off.

This is also the last climax before the French Open.

That speech in Madrid also made the topic of "Chen Na Showdown" soaring in popularity.

Many foreign media even said in a provocative tone: "Obviously, for a long time to come, the clay courts will be the domain of these two 18-year-old geniuses, and it will be difficult for a third person to participate."

After all, Federer, another top clay court player, was clearly at a disadvantage whether he faced Chen Ran or Nadal.

Even Federer himself gave up his plan to chase points during the clay court season.

Before the start of the clay court season, he was still gearing up.

But halfway through the clay court season, he found that instead of shrinking, the points were getting farther and farther away.

As the "Chenner Showdown" becomes more and more popular in Europe, even the organizing committee of the Rome Masters has begun to personally attend.

In order to buy tickets, they also regarded the "Chen Na Showdown" as the biggest selling point of this event.

When it comes to overall ability, Italians have always been very generous.

They arranged for charming Italian girls to send Chen Ran and Nadal's lottery tickets to the upper and lower half respectively.

Obviously, they also believe that these two clay court geniuses will meet in the final.

Rome also promised that if they both reach the finals, these sexy girls will be divided into two groups to cheer for Chen Ran and Nadal respectively.

In addition, the Italians also played up their fine tradition and assigned a total of two German tennis players to Chen Ran and Nadal in the first round.

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(End of this chapter)