Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 472 The first match with Djokovic

Chapter 472 The first match with Djokovic

"Chen, are you confident that you can successfully defend your title?"

"You're going to take back No. 1 in the world soon, right?"

During these days, there were always foreign reporters chasing Chen Ran and asking questions tirelessly.

At the same time, some guys said sourly: "The popularity of "Warcraft" will definitely make you the richest athlete in the world."

"Who knows?"

Chen Ran said helplessly: "In my opinion, risks and opportunities coexist. No one can guarantee that this game will continue to be popular. What if players continue to lose in the future? But I must pay the game publisher in the next few years. High agency fees.”

"Even if there are only a few people online in the future, the agency fee I want to pay cannot be less."

"So I will be under a lot of pressure. What is even more painful is..." he joked, "I am also burdened with the pressure of going bankrupt at any time, flying around the world to participate in competitions."

"Oh, damn! I seem to have talked too much and accidentally exposed my weaknesses."

All the Chinese and foreign reporters around Chen Ran were amused by his humorous words.

But this kid is really cunning and eloquent, and he changed the subject in a few words.

"Chen, professional sports always need fresh blood. Tell me which players you think will rise this year?"

"I think whether it's Rafael from Spain or Stanislas from Switzerland, they have the ability to challenge for the Grand Slam championship." Chen Ran said lightly, "I believe these players born after 85, It will occupy an increasingly important position in the professional tennis world.”

"By the way, Djokovic, the young man from Serbia and Montenegro whom I was optimistic about before, will also participate in the Australian Open. This is his first adult Grand Slam trip. I believe he will have a bright future."

The future goat of tennis, Djokovic, who is only 18 years old, has finally entered the Grand Slam arena.

2005 was his first real ATP season.

"Hehe... Novak, I've been looking forward to it for a long time."

"At least before you grow into a truly giant player, I will definitely make you cry a few times. I hope you can hold on."

Chen Ran thought with some evil intentions.

He did not remember who Djokovic's opponent was when he first participated in the Australian Open in his previous life, and what results he achieved, but what is certain is that the Serbian was not the focus of the court at this time.

Chen Ran also paid attention to the Djokovic draw and found that his first-round opponent was a little-known qualifying player.

If the opponent can pass the first round, they will meet the second seed and defending champion Chen Ran in the second round.

He was looking forward to this moment.

……

The first round was uneventful.

Chen Ran, who had not competed for three months and had not played for a long time, showed an extremely hot touch.

6比2,6比1,以及6比0,无比悬殊的比分差距。

He won three consecutive sets very cleanly and eliminated Zeng Shaoxuan, who is also from China.

I don’t know what these Australian guys were thinking, but they actually let two Chinese players meet in the first round.

Zeng Shaoxuan was able to directly participate in the Australian Open main draw instead of breaking through from the qualifying rounds because the Australian Open has a tradition of attaching importance to the Asian market, so he was given a wild card for the main draw.

However, Chen Ran had no idea of ​​mercy. He had to let the opponent understand how cruel the Grand Slam arena was.

In addition, Chen Ran also used actions to hint to the other party that as the host, you can participate in the doubles and singles competitions of the Yanjing Olympics. This is your privilege, but as for the doubles partner, you should find it yourself. He is absolutely impossible.

"It seems that even with its own butterfly effect, it is still a luxury for this generation of Chinese male players to gain a foothold on the ATP stage!"

Chen Ran sighed secretly as he walked off the court. But if compared with the previous life, even if you don't count yourself, the presence of Chinese men's tennis players is still stronger.

As for women, today's WTA can be said to be full of stars. Although Zheng Jie is much better than in her previous life, it is still very difficult to win a Grand Slam.

When the first round of games was over, sports fans were shocked to find that players born after 85 have really begun to rise in an all-round way.

All the players born after 85 who participated in this Australian Open actually won and passed the first round.

Nadal and Wawrinka each won 3-1 after four sets.

There is another old acquaintance of Chen Ran, the American giant Isner, who is only one year older than him. He ushered in the first Grand Slam victory in his career.

At a height of 2 meters, appearing on the tennis court does seem a bit out of place.

But with the help of such height, Isner's serve becomes really terrible, and the error rate on the first serve is very small.

In three sets, he gave his opponents 45 ACE balls.

People exclaimed that a more terrifying serving machine than Roddick appeared.

How will the match between Chen Ran and Isner be like?

The best return player versus the best serve player immediately aroused people's expectations.

"This guy...is it because of my butterfly effect again?"

In fact, from Chen Ran's perspective, he really liked seeing such a result.

Because under his own stimulation, Isner chose to bid farewell to the NCAA early and enter the professional arena.

After a senior season of polishing, the giant's technical level has improved a lot, and his serve has also reached a higher level and become more and more perfect.

Chen Ran also secretly observed Isner's game.

Facing such a giant man of 2 meters, he felt that it was not difficult for him to keep serve, but it was also very difficult to break serve.

The opponent's serving advantage is too obvious.

In three sets, nearly 50 aces were delivered. If it were a five-set match, it would not be running towards 100. It is scary to think about it.

Especially when faced with such a height, when you are receiving the serve, you will instinctively feel a huge sense of oppression in your heart.

Chen Ran was looking forward to the rematch with Isner, but he had some headaches about this guy's serving ability.

The last player born after 85 to advance is Djokovic, who is also the youngest player at this Australian Open.

After five sets, Djokovic defeated another qualifying opponent 3-2 and reached the second round with difficulty.

After the game, the young Djokovic was so tired that he lay on the ground gasping for air.

As everyone expected, Djokovic, who was personally named by Chen Ran, will finally meet his opponent in a Grand Slam.

In addition, people also found something interesting.

In history, this is the first time Chen Ran has played against an opponent younger than himself since he participated in tennis competitions, including tours, challenges, and previous hopes.

He finally met an opponent younger than himself!
"Novak, the future goat of tennis, I finally have a chance to meet you."

What no one knew was that Chen Ran was very excited inside at this moment.

……

(End of this chapter)

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