Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 441: Using the British and American media to block the gun

Because of the special points rules of the ATP, many times the number one player in the world is not actually the best one.

Even when the Big Three dominated the tennis world, British player Murray once reached the top position by virtue of his superb form for a period of time.

But everyone knows there is a clear gap between Murray and the Big Three.

Therefore, after Chen Ran won the gold medal in the Olympics, his mentality suddenly became much lighter.

At least he has proven that he is the best tennis player in the world so far, so why should he care about the false name of "ATP Ranking"?

He kept thinking about that matter, and then traveling around the world and competing frequently in order to maintain this ranking, which also made him feel stressed all the time.

If Federer really followed the original trajectory of time and space and aspired to the US Open, and then surpassed himself to become the world's number one, he would be relieved.

Don't always think about this thing, it will be much easier.

"You have such a good attitude, you don't look like an eighteen-year-old at all."

Huang Jianxiang, a well-known football commentator on the side, couldn't help but give Chen Ran a thumbs up.

Chen Ran suddenly realized!

Yes, my original mental age is not eighteen, so I should be more mature than any opponent.

"What are your plans for the Yanjing Olympics four years later? This Athens championship has also greatly raised the expectations of the Chinese audience. Will this increase the pressure on you to defend your title?" Huang Jianxiang continued with the next question.

At this moment, Chen Ran suddenly felt an indescribable feeling passing through his heart.

looks familiar……

By the way, after Liu Xiang won the championship in the Athens Olympics, the whole country was full of expectations for his performance in the Yanjing Olympics.

More importantly, Liu Xiang, who was only 21 years old and full of energy at the time, also boasted in Haikou: Four years later, at the age of 25, I will enter my peak period, and my competitive state will only be better and more outstanding.

This has also made the expectations of Chinese people soar to the extreme.

As the saying goes, the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment.

"Four years is too far away... Sorry, I can't make any guarantees at this time."

"I was 22 years old at that time. First of all, I hope I can still have a healthy body."

Chen Ran shrugged, and then laughed at himself: "I don't know what my state will be like in four years. Don't expect that the world ranking will not meet the requirements by then, and I will have to rely on the host country's wild card to participate."

This...you really know how to joke.

Theoretically, Chen Ran will lose his direct qualification to the Olympics only if he falls out of the top 64 in the world rankings.

But is this possible?
In fact, it is possible, after all, every athlete will face injuries.

But these CCTV reporters looked at each other.

This doesn't match the script!

Their original plan was to look forward to the Yanjing Olympics four years later with Chen Ran, and then everyone would speak freely, which would also raise the expectations of the Chinese audience.

What they didn't expect was that this guy Chen Ran actually poured cold water on them.

Obviously, Chen Ran was doing this to inoculate himself and lower the expectations of the Chinese people.

In addition, he is also hinting that he does not have to win the championship, and he does not want to bear so much pressure.

Liu Xiang’s experience is still vivid in my mind!
"Indeed, tennis players have a very heavy burden of competition. They will participate in many tours throughout the year, and the ATP is unwilling to let the tour make way for the Olympics. This is indeed very difficult for the players."

"Especially for a player of Chen Ran's level."

"Injury problems are all too common for tennis players."

Zhang Sheng, the host in charge of tennis commentary, said immediately.

He finally got rid of the awkward atmosphere just now. At this time, those enthusiastic netizens also expressed their understanding and were very considerate, encouraging Chen Ran not to feel stressed.

Four years is too long, and coupled with the brutal competition in professional tennis, no one can guarantee that Chen Ran will still win the gold medal in four years.

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Chen Ran secretly laughed in his heart.

After all, I am no longer young, although my goal is to win the Olympic gold medal in four years and achieve the unprecedented double-lap "Golden Slam".

But at this moment, it is necessary to show weakness just right, and everyone's expectations must be lowered.

"Actually..." Chen Ran pulled the British and American media out of the way again, "Those foreign media first said that I would be the next Hewitt, and then they said that I was the next Hingis. I am also under pressure."

"So I have to be careful and compete cautiously. I must not compete with injuries, nor can I overload my body for a long time just to gain points."

“I wouldn’t mind playing some healthy tennis once in a while.”

"I have to prove the British and American media wrong."

As soon as these words came out, these CCTV hosts suddenly realized.

No wonder!

Chen Ran was so cautious.

What he said was familiar to everyone.

From the next "Hewitt" to the next "Hingis."

The Western media tried their best to blacken Chen Ran. Compared with the courtesy Yao Ming received, there was a huge difference between the two.

The media in China are naturally on Chen Ran's side.

They also conducted vigorous discussions and meticulous research with some tennis fans, and then unanimously concluded that with Chen Ran's physical condition and technical characteristics, it is absolutely impossible to become the next "Hewitt".

They were proven right.

As for whether to become the next "Hingis"?
Then it depends on whether Chen Ran's temper is as willful as the Swiss princess.

Additionally, as well as his psychological and ideological maturity.

Eighteen-year-old Hingis has five Grand Slams, and eighteen-year-old Chen Ran has four Grand Slams.

Two years, and just two more years of observation, we can determine whether Chen Ran will become the next "Hingis".

Chen Ran took out the "British and American media" this time. Obviously this reason is acceptable to everyone.

He must be careful and protect his body before he has a chance to prove the other party wrong.

Whether it is tennis or other sports, there are too many players who chase more honors at their peak, only to suffer injuries and plummet.

Therefore, the body is the capital of revolution and must be well protected.

Withdrawing from the US Open will lower the expectations of the Chinese people for the Yanjing Olympics. This is Chen Ran's already arranged plan.

Sorry, I can't promise you anything at the moment.

"By the way, Chen Ran." The CCTV host remembered something again, "If you don't go to the US Open, you will continue to stay in Athens to watch the Olympic Games."

"Yes." Chen Ran nodded.

"What game are you most looking forward to?"

"It should be Liu Xiang's 110-meter hurdles and the Chinese Women's Volleyball Team. I am very optimistic about them and wish them good results!"

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(End of this chapter)