Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 458 A perfect trip to China Open (4K)

Before the China Open finals, Chen Ran sent several heavyweight news to reporters.

First, he will participate in next year's National Games, thus giving up the European indoor season.

Then, Chen Ran will no longer be fixed at certain stops in the ATP Tour held in China every year, but will take turns to participate. He himself hopes to play in more cities.

In addition, there are plans for a national exhibition tour.

This guy is literally treating the tennis tour like a concert tour.

But then I thought about it, one is a concert tour and the other is a tour performance, there seems to be no difference. After all, there is no separation between culture and sports.

In addition, the sentence he said is also very famous.

"I think tennis should be an outdoor sport. I don't really like playing indoors."

Although playing outdoors will encounter wind and rain, as well as scorching sun and strong winds, isn't this the charm of this sport?

But the majority of fans seemed unable to believe everything they heard.

It is understandable to participate in the National Games. After all, Chen Ran has an agreement with the local sports bureau and he can play for fans at home.

But giving up the indoor season except for the year-end to participate in some tour exhibitions, the beautiful name is "to promote tennis, so that more fans in China can come and watch Chen Ran play in person."

The reason is lofty, but it does sound a bit fanciful.

However, Chen Ran, who has always been thoughtful, also arranged a way out for this plan.

The prerequisite for participating is that there is no pressure to maintain points.

As long as Chen Ran can get enough glory and points before the start of the European Indoor Season every year, then it is understandable to give himself a long vacation during the European Indoor Season.

After all, you have worked hard for a year and deserve a good rest.

Tennis players in this era face much more demanding competitions than they did ten years ago.

But Chen Ran was still talking about next year's plan.

He has not yet revealed to anyone that he wants to withdraw from this year's European indoor season.

Take it easy first, and then set a small goal.

He has to win two consecutive Chinese local tournaments to give him the confidence to do this.

In Chen Ran's view, this goal is not difficult.

In their previous lives, Djokovic and Murray both won the China Open and the Magic City Masters, not to mention that the Magic City Heineken Tournament is only a 250-match tournament.

In short, for athletes, results still have to speak for themselves.

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Soon another day passed, and the final of the first China Open began.

The game is scheduled for prime time on Saturday at 8 p.m.

For the China Open Organizing Committee, as Chen Ran entered the finals, their worries were finally relieved.

The attention for this final will be unprecedented.

Regardless of whether Chen Ran wins the championship, it will not affect the fact that the tickets for the final are sold out.
CCTV did not hesitate to give up the key battle of this year's Chinese Super League and chose to broadcast the China Open final.

After all, this year's national football team was so disappointing. They didn't even appear in the group stage. They bid farewell to the 2006 World Cup in Germany early and started preparing for the World Cup in South Africa six years later.

Similarly, if Chen Ran can win the championship, it will also bring a successful conclusion to the first China Open.

At this moment, the final scene was full of celebrities.

There are too many celebrities in the entertainment industry, and most of them are from Beijing circles. Some Chen Ran knows them, and some he doesn't.

There are also many people from the sports circle, especially the National Table Tennis Team, which basically has all its members on hand.

After all, tennis and table tennis have a deep connection. In addition, Chen Ran also saw Deputy Director Cai, the real leader of national table tennis.

However, what impressed Chen Ran most about this guy was that this guy with a background in table tennis would come to the Football Association to manage football in the future.

Deputy Director Cai seemed to be in a very good mood, chatting with friends from time to time, but occasionally frowning, as if he was thinking about something.

As a leader, he likes to feel in control.

Likewise, I always hope that I can find a way to accomplish my unfulfilled goals.

Deputy Director Cai has not given up on his original idea, hoping that Chen Ran can bring a Chinese player to sign up for the ATP men's doubles competition, and then prepare for the Yanjing Olympics four years later.

No, to be precise, it has been less than four years since the Yanjing Olympics.

"But what should I say?" This was where he struggled.

If it is in the national table tennis, then he is absolutely a one-stop existence, and no one dares to disobey his orders.

But Chen Ran is special. He can't just rely on orders to command the other party.

We are also worried about the pressure of external public opinion.

"It doesn't matter. It's still a long time anyway. I can think of ways to persuade him slowly. Chen Ran doesn't have a fixed doubles partner anyway, so it shouldn't be a problem to bring one with him in the future." Deputy Director Cai thought very confidently.

At this moment, Chen Ran, who was warming up, was thinking about one thing after swinging the racket a few times.

Since he and Wawrinka have agreed to form a doubles team together, they must inform the media.

He also took the opportunity to hint to the leader that I already have a doubles partner, so don’t give me another partner.

One is 86 years old and the other is 85 years old.

Two young talents born in 85 can indeed set off a youth storm.

"Let's wait until after the finals."

"If we win the championship, let's announce the news together."

Chen Ran quietly made up his mind.

But having said that, the brothers of the National Table Tennis Team are still very loyal. They all came to the scene today to cheer for themselves.

Hey, there is a woman sitting next to Kong Linghui, she seems familiar.

Could it be that unknown 18th-tier actress, what is her name?

By the way, the name of the guy playing tennis in Chile is exactly the same, both named Massu.

Chen Ran had a very bad impression of her. He didn't want to talk to her at first, but he just exchanged a few words with the national table tennis players.

However, this woman actually took the initiative to talk to her: "Oh, Chen Ran, I heard that you are still single, right? I have several sisters here who are in the theater. Their figures and looks are definitely fine. Do you want me to introduce them to you?"

When Chen Ran heard this, his face darkened and he cursed secretly: Bad luck.

"I'm only eighteen years old. The sisters in your theater are all older than me. There are so many singles in national table tennis, so they have priority."

He refused without even thinking about it.

Kong Linghui, the table tennis Grand Slam winner beside him, could only laugh stupidly a few times and seemed to be firmly controlled by this woman.

Forget it, it's none of my business.

But it has to be said that these vixens in the entertainment industry do have some skills, and they can deal with these athletes who train all the year round.

It has to be said that compared to China's entertainment circle, the sports circle is indeed relatively simple.

This is different from the United States.

In a beautiful country, athletes don't have too much nightlife, so when they meet female artists in the entertainment industry, they are basically equal to each other.

Chen Ran didn't talk nonsense to this woman, turned around and left.

"Look at him being shy..."

"I don't think he is shy, but he doesn't quite believe you."

Wang Liqin on the side spoke. After all, he came from the Magic City and was well-informed, so he still had this look in his eyes.

He then looked up at the majestic stadium, the packed audience, the extremely warm atmosphere, and the specifications of these sponsors, and had to sigh that the level of tennis matches was different. This is just a 500 race.

There is also "tennis" in English, but there is a huge difference.

At this time, more than 10,000 spectators in the audience clapped their hands, and uniform applause echoed in the air.

The final between Chen Ran and Safin has officially begun.

After the Olympic finals, the two met again.

Looking back on that final, it was thrilling and extremely intense.

Safin also suffered too much in the Olympics, which affected his performance at the US Open and ended in the first round.

However, when he was at the China Open, he once again returned to his previous heroic state.

However, when he faced Chen Ran again, Safin only felt the pressure increase.

Safin has also analyzed Chen Ran's trip to the China Open, but he is a little confused.

The opponent had a very tough fight at the beginning. It was very difficult to win almost every game, and they were even almost eliminated.

But in the semi-finals, Chen Ran seemed to have returned to the strong world number one he once was, and won the game with a very clear advantage.

If Chen Ran returns to his normal state, Safin knows that it will be very difficult for him to win.

"This guy also said he won't participate in the European indoor season next year, which means he is too confident that he can get enough points before then."

He felt that in all his years of playing basketball, he had never had such a crazy idea.

The shouts were endless, and the entire Guangming Center stadium continued to surge with waves of sound, which also made Safin's breathing quicken.

Chen Ran was already so strong, and now that he was playing at home, it was even more impossible for him to let the champion fall by the wayside.

Although Chen Ran had returned to the number one spot in the world before this final, this result was definitely not enough.

bump!
As Chen Ran roared, he poured all his strength into his body, swung his racket, and hit the tennis ball over.

Safin only moved his body slightly, then walked to another corner with his head lowered.

A perfect ACE ball kicked off the China Open finals.

Damn!

Chen Ran's serving condition was so good today, so does he have any weaknesses?

The atmosphere and enthusiasm of the entire audience was immediately ignited by this ACE ball.

The serve in a tennis match is indeed a perfect and clever combination of power and speed, which is pleasing to the eye.

"come on!"

"Chen Ran, come on!"

"I love watching ACE ball the most!"

“The serve is also straight!”

“It also looks good when serving and hitting the net!”

After 2 minutes, the first game between the two sides ended.

Like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, Chen Ran scored 4 points in a row to win the first game, and at the same time gave his opponent a "love game".

There are two ACE balls, one is a straight serve and the other is a serve to the net.

In four balls, the two sides only exchanged three shots at most, which was rough and straightforward.

Safin was unable to counterattack even a little bit in Chen Ran's serve.

Then came Safin's serve, and Chen Ran once again excited the audience.

This time, as the first serve receiver, he showed his comprehensive ability to receive the serve and his decisiveness in turning defense into offense.

Just like the first game, Chen Ran scored 4 points in a row, giving Safin a reverse "love game".

Winning 8 points in a row at the beginning, breaking serve, and leading 2-0, the atmosphere of the fans reached its climax.

"Chen Ran is in really good condition today!"

"He saved his best for the final!"

"There is no suspense about the championship today!"

"Bah, crow's mouth, you can't say that now."

The CCTV host was a little carried away with excitement and began to speak incoherently, but soon realized that he must maintain restraint.

If Chen Ran's condition declines later, he will definitely be criticized by many netizens.

Fortunately, what the host was worried about did not happen, and Chen Ran was still in extremely hot condition.

In the first set, he showed absolute suppression, and even used a wonderful lob to force Safin to accidentally slip to the ground while saving the ball.

6 is better than 1!

This is the score of the first set, absolutely disparate.

Chen Ran gave Safin a fried dough stick.

In the first set, he incredibly broke serve twice in a row and sealed the victory early.

What amazed the audience even more was that Chen Ran didn't look relaxed at all after winning the first set with a huge advantage.

His face is still serious and his expression is still focused!
Chen Ran played even more seriously and devotedly in the second set than in the first set.

This performance is no different from Chen Ran in the Grand Slam.

Safin also tried to launch a counterattack, but after his efforts it turned out to be in vain.

Whether it is a confrontation at the net, a tug-of-war at the bottom line, or even the ability to change lines and control placement during a multi-shot stalemate, Chen Ran has an absolute advantage.

What's more, this guy often has a lot of clever little ball tactics, which makes Safin always tired of running and almost slips again.

Damn, it’s this kind of ball again!

This guy is absolutely terrifying.

Safin cursed secretly.

We just had a confrontation in front of the net, and Chen Ran's reaction ability and agility were really amazing.

Chen Ran relied on his instinctive reaction to intercept the ball he was hitting very close to him, and easily scored the winning point.

Safin found that no matter how he changed his tactics and playing style, he was always at a disadvantage.

The opponent seems to have evolved compared to the Olympic Games.

What kind of monster is this?
Safin actually regrets that he should not have signed up for the US Open, but chose to rest like Chen Ran.

Anyway, the US Open only ends in the first round, so does it make any difference to you whether you participate or not?

Might as well take a good rest.

Safin suddenly admired Chen Ran's game plan.

Of course, if the opponent is ranked high enough and has enough points, he can indeed do this, but Safin is currently in the stage of brushing points, which is fundamentally different.

But in this final, Safin has no chance.

Chen Ran's heroic state continued, accompanied by cheers from the audience.

Half an hour later, Chen Ran won the second set with 6-1.

Both sets were 6-1, and the match lasted only 50 minutes. Chen Ran won the first China Open championship with an absolute advantage, which also brought a successful conclusion to this event.

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(End of this chapter)