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Chapter 400: Try your best to stop this devil from completing the Grand Slam

Chen Ran remembered that before coming to the UK, he stayed on the French island of Corsica for a period of time. He also recalled the agreement between himself and his underground girlfriend, Ali Jie, that the goal was to guarantee the semi-finals of Wimbledon.

When he recalled this, he finally realized why the host's words felt familiar.

"Devils from Corsica starting to march towards Paris?"

No wonder……

Are you comparing yourself to the great emperor Napoleon?
How flattered!
"I am the devil from the east!"

Chen Ran didn't dislike this metaphor at all, but rather liked it.

Hewitt acted a little lonely, and when shaking hands with Chen Ran, he also looked downcast.

The former two-time Grand Slam winner and world No. 1 has not reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for a long, long time.

Chen Ran could understand the other party's loss.

Some British girls even screamed, their eyes filled with little stars.

Chen Ran did not comfort Hewitt.

Chen Ran was in a good mood and shrugged: "The devil will be a devil, I don't care about this. I hope... that in two days, this devil from the east can enter the finals."

"Chen, I don't mean any harm."

Whether it is Chen Ran, Federer or Roddick, they are all like a mountain standing in front of him.

Time and time again he tried to regain his strength, only to be thwarted by powerful opponents.

In such a huge stadium, with 1 spectators, not everyone cheers for Hewitt. Even if those Chinese fans are not included, there will always be some Chen Ran supporters among the local British spectators.

So in the interview after the game, the British host took the initiative to mention the title just now and explained it.

Such a unique Chinese player.

In today's men's professional tennis world, a new generation of players is emerging very rapidly.

After hearing Chen Ran's humorous words, they decisively gave him warm applause.

Chen Ran was very pleased with this, and sometimes gave a thumbs up.

He spoke in proficient English and his voice was clearly audible.

"No matter who it is, it will obviously be a tough fight. What I need is to prepare well, rather than thinking about the opponent."

"This is the first quarter-final. Obviously you are in very good condition. So who do you think your opponent in the semi-final will be?" the host continued to ask.

Therefore, some people will sarcastically say that the reason why Hewitt was able to win two Grand Slams was because that period happened to be a vacuum period in the tennis world, and he took advantage of him.

After all, Hewitt was so famous in the past, even more popular than Federer today.

In the future, Chen Ran will also lose important games, and he will not need other people's comfort.

Winning and losing are part of professional sports, and this is especially evident in the Grand Slam arena.

But some Hewitt supporters still shouted "you devil" loudly.

"You know, British commentators are always inventing new words to show off their humorous side."

As we all know, Chen Ran's next opponent will be the rivalry between Roddick and Nalbandian.

A showdown between two serving cannons.

But there is a high probability that Roddick will reach the semifinals.

In the next few years, this guy should be at his peak at Wimbledon.

He has made it to the finals several times, and the semi-finals are just a guarantee for him.

"You should know what the audience wants to see. For example... another showdown between China and the United States?" "This is disrespectful to another opponent." Chen Ran shook his head decisively, "Nalbandian is also a top player A good player in tennis, I hope it will be a good match.”

The host continued to ask: "Chen, what do you think of the atmosphere at Wimbledon? Does it feel any different?"

"The atmosphere in the stadium is really good, even though it's only Court No. 2, it's still so lively."

Chen Ran smiled and continued: "But the game just now made me feel like I was in a Premier League stadium. It was so lively."

Please, it was obviously you who provoked them.

"Then do you hope that the atmosphere will still be like this in the semifinals? You seem to enjoy playing in this environment very much. Will it improve your condition?"

"Well... the decision-making power is not on my side." Chen Ran shook his head. "The British audience is very energetic. If they want me to enter the finals, they can work harder."

He deliberately emphasized the word "come on". Obviously, the "come on" in Chen Ran's mouth did not really mean come on.

Everyone naturally understands.

Some British spectators even covered their heads in disappointment, as if the home team they supported in the Premier League had lost.

Everyone started to hesitate, how to deal with it in the semi-finals.

The boos that filled the sky like just now didn't seem to have even the slightest negative effect on this devil from the east. On the contrary, they easily irritated the opponent.

They don't want Chen Ran to break through Wimbledon, the last fortress, and achieve Grand Slam glory.

Yes, it was only at this moment, when Chen Ran locked up a spot in the semi-finals, that many London tennis fans realized that this Chinese was only one step away from the glory of the Grand Slam.

How could this kid achieve a grand slam so easily?

He must be stopped!
On the Chinese Internet, netizens often describe British people as "shit stirrups".

So, as everyone expected, these guys began to show their true colors.

After the game, many British media published some exaggerated headlines.

"This devil from the east must be stopped!"

"Wimbledon is not that easy to conquer!"

"A Grand Slam achievement? We will never let him achieve it easily."

The editor of "The Sun" even jumped out to make trouble: Should we arrange for a few enchanting Page 3 girls to dance in front of Chen Ran when he is serving or receiving the serve?

The key point is the tickets.

These tickets must be in the straight line from Chen Ran's perspective.

"We are sure to get the tickets for this location!" the editor of "The Sun" said with confidence.

At this time, the Wimbledon organizing committee jumped out and said: Get away, don't act like we are familiar with each other, who will provide you with tickets.

But what they are thinking is, even if these paparazzi are real, you can't just shout outside.

The gentlemen of Wimbledon naturally do not want to be associated with the disreputable "Sun".

But as the British media said, they are not willing to be the background for Chen Ran to achieve the Grand Slam.

They like to play the role of a "shit stirrup".

So what no one knew was that the Wimbledon organizing committee quietly handed these tickets to the Sun through a third party.

Of course, money still has to be given.

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(End of this chapter)