Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 382 Decline the leaders’ suggestions

When two of the brightest new clay-court stars were absent from the 2004 French Open, the stars seemed to dim this time.

Many sports reporters couldn't help but lament that whether two 18-year-old young people participated or not could affect the attention of a Grand Slam event. This is very rare even in the entire history of professional tennis.

Who will be the biggest beneficiary of Chen Ran and Nadal's absence from the French Open?

Many people have focused their attention on Roger Federer. The Swiss has the world's top strength and is only one step away from winning the Grand Slam championship several times.

He is also hailed as the biggest favorite to win this French Open.

In addition to Federer, there are also a number of clay court masters, including Ferrero, who are also regarded as potential championship contenders.

After Chen Ran finished his "trip to Rome", he was ready to return directly to China to rest.

After all, there is still more than a month and a half before the start of Wimbledon, so there is no need to stay in Europe.

He left China in early March and did not return until the end of May. He spent nearly three months wandering abroad. This is the life of a professional tennis player.

However, Chen Ran’s team soon announced that Chen Ran would conduct preparation training on the French island of Corsica half a month before the start of Wimbledon.

Why go to Corsica?

The explanation given by Chen Ran was that the environment there is beautiful and comfortable. Although it is a little far away from the UK, it is not easily disturbed by the outside world and is very suitable for preparing for war.

In addition, Corsica is the hometown of Napoleon, the great emperor.

But this thought flashed through Chen Ran's mind, but he didn't say it out of his mouth.

No one knew that his trip to Corsica had unexpected rewards.

Chen Ran said very calmly that he wanted to go to the emperor's hometown to pay his respects, hoping to bring him some good luck.

He did not tell the outside world that he had actually been to Corsica last Christmas.

After a pause, his tone became humble again: "Besides, I don't know how far I can go at the French Open."

"Chen Ran, since you joined the tour, this is the first time you missed a Grand Slam event. Do you feel regretful about missing it? If you could do it again, would you still try your best at the Rome Masters?"

"The focus from now on will be Wimbledon and the Athens Olympics, right? Which event do you think is more important? If you can only choose one of them to win the championship." A reporter continued to ask.

The lineup is no less than a Grand Slam level competition.

Children only do multiple-choice questions, so of course I want to choose them all.

"I can't do multiple-choice questions. It's meaningless at all." Chen Ran refused to give an answer to this question. "Could it be that if you win the championship in one event, you won't go all out in another event?" Yet?"

Which is more important, the Olympics or the Grand Slams? This is a question that every top tennis player will encounter, not just Chen Ran.

Isn’t this a curse that you can only win one of the championships? I won’t be fooled!

In addition, from a probability analysis, the possibility of Chen Ran winning the Grand Slam is already infinite.

Chen Ran replied very frankly: "There will definitely be regrets, but I will not regret it."

“I’m looking forward to my first trip to Corsica.”

“Who doesn’t want more Tour winners in their Hall of Fame?”

He hates this kind of selective question the most. Those annoying reporters will ask you which one to choose every day in order to create topics.

In fact, except for a few tennis players, most people attach great importance to the Olympics. Even if the ATP later canceled the points for Olympic tennis competitions, it could still bring together the best tennis players in the world.

"There is no doubt that even if I can do it again, I will still go all out to compete. When you stand on the final stage, whether it is the Masters or the 250 championship, you will want to win it."

He currently has the Australian Open, French Open and US Open, at least Wimbledon has not yet been conquered.

But Chen Ran still has a long career, and Wimbledon has it every year.

But the Olympics come once every four years. If he misses this opportunity, he will have to wait for another four years. This is the same as those football players who long to win the World Cup, who reincarnate every four years. If you miss it, it will be an endless regret.

After the press conference, Chen Ran waved goodbye to everyone and prepared to return to China.

However, those Chinese reporters still have to go to Paris, France, to participate in this tennis event.

Although Chen Ran was absent from this French Open, he is no longer fighting alone in China Tennis.

In addition to Chen Ran, there will still be male and female tennis players from China participating in this French Open.

Especially Zheng Jie, the current top female tennis player, has attracted a lot of attention, and expectations are soaring.

This also makes other female athletes in China envious.

Generally speaking, there is a huge difference in attention between men's and women's sports, but tennis is an obvious exception.

When Chen Ran returned to China, a reporter immediately asked Chen Ran to predict Zheng Jie's French Open results.

"Of course I will cheer for her. I am very happy to see China Tennis blossom more."

"As for her French Open results, I hope she will be at least a semi-finalist."

After all, Zheng Jie entered the Grand Slam semi-finals twice in her previous life, and this time with her own butterfly effect and Zhang Depei's patient guidance, she should be able to reach a higher level.

After Chen Ran stayed at the national training base in Yanjing for a few days, he returned to the Magic City.

During this period, he and the leaders of the Tennis Management Center had in-depth discussions about the upcoming Athens Olympics.

Because Chen Ran currently does not have a head coach relationship, the other party hopes that he can stay in the national team and train together.

But Chen Ran still insisted on training alone, and was not even willing to stay in Yanjing, but returned to the Magic City.

In the Athens Olympics, he will not participate in doubles competition, only singles, so there is no need to train.

What's more, Chen Ran is ranked No. 1 in the world and is firmly in the Olympic main draw. There is no need to compromise or make concessions with the Tennis Association.

This is unlike other advantageous sports in China. No matter how outstanding the athletes are, their qualifications are still decided by the leaders of the association.

Chen Ran was so insistent that the Tennis Association had nothing to do.

So far, this guy has never played in a men's doubles match except for one mixed doubles match with Sharapova, so he doesn't have any men's doubles rankings.

Otherwise, he can also bring a Chinese player to register for the men's doubles competition in the Olympic Games.

But no matter how the leaders hinted, Chen Ran still said very straightforwardly that he had no interest in doubles.

Chen Ran didn't know what the leaders were thinking.

There is indeed no chance for the Athens Olympics, but there are still four years left for the Yanjing Olympics, which is enough for Chen Ran to earn points in men's doubles.

But Chen Ran still insisted on his own opinion. Whether in Athens or Yanjing, he would only participate in men's singles.

Are you going to sign up for men’s doubles with your own country’s talent? He's not that stupid.

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(End of this chapter)