Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 511: Special Destiny with France

"Why do I feel that you are looking forward to it so much..."

Looking at Chen Ran's expression, Zhang Depei couldn't help but have this thought in his mind.

Especially since this guy keeps saying that he very much hopes to compete with Kei Nishikori in the future.

Kei Nishikori, who is only 16 years old, is only one of the more outstanding members of the new generation of ATP, but he is far from standing out from the crowd.

There are many players of similar level to him in the same age group.

In fact, Zhang Depei is not sure how high Nishikori Kei can be brought.

Not only is Kei Nishikori too young to judge his potential, but also because there are too many good players in men's professional tennis today.

Even in the heyday of Sampras and Agassi, players like Chen Ran, Federer, and Nadal were quite competitive, and maybe even better.

So Zhang Depei is a little confused, especially why the world's number one player like Chen Ran is so interested in a newcomer like Nishikori Kei who has not yet entered the professional tennis world?
Do you just like to torture food so much?

However, Zhang Depei thought about it and did not raise any questions.

If the young players I coach in the future can really compete with Chen Ran in ATP or Grand Slam stadiums in the future, it will be considered a victory.

"Chen... you are not much older than Kei Nishikori. If we meet in the future, for my sake, you must be merciful." Zhang Depei could only say this.

"Don't worry Michael..." Chen Ran smiled meaningfully, "Hey, I will definitely be merciful when the time comes."

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After the Grand Slam tournament enters its second week, there will be many strong matchups and a real climax.

Gasquet is the fourth player born after 85 in ATP history to enter the second week of a Grand Slam.

This result is enough for him to lead France's golden generation.

However, like his compatriots Tsonga and Monfils, their luck ended there.

When Gasquet faced Chen Ran, the world's number one player, he was passively beaten throughout the game, with no chance at all.

Perhaps because he studied under the same coach when he was young, Gasquet, like Tsonga, likes to play with a one-handed backhand.

Luxurious turns, smooth strokes, and precise placement are the technical characteristics of his backhand.

However, Chen Ran has the most powerful double-reverse technique in the world, which just happens to completely suppress Gasquet's single-reflector.

6比1，6比0，6比1！

In just one hour, Chen Ran defeated the French newcomer in three consecutive sets.

In the whole game, Chen Ran only allowed Gasquet two games.

Gasquet was extremely frustrated. This was the first time he realized that the gap between himself and the world's number one was like a chasm.

He thought about losing, but he never thought about losing so miserably.

"It seems that Monfils is right. Once you enter the state, it is almost difficult to defeat."

When shaking hands after the game, Gasquet took the initiative to chat with Chen Ran.

Indeed, with such a huge gap, Gasquet feels that even in a few years, it will be difficult for him to catch up with his opponent.

So far, Chen Ran has completed the sweep of France's golden generation in the Grand Slam arena, and the opponent has not won a set. But that's strange to say.

Chen Ran found that he had a special affinity with French players.

So far, I have played against all French players active in the ATP.

Not only the golden generation born after 85, but also players who have been famous for many years, such as Grosjean, Clement, and Escud, were all beaten by Chen Ran, and he maintained a complete victory.

Looking at this trend, this allows Chen Ran to extend his unbeatable record against French players from the previous generation of players to the next generation of players.

Immediately afterwards, something happened that left Chen Ran speechless.

Since Safin, who was originally favored, was eliminated early, this benefited another low-seeded player in the quarter-quarters.

This person is none other than the currently highest-ranked French star Clement.

The two had met once before, at the Monte Carlo Masters in the clay court season, and they were naturally swept by Chen Ran 2-0.

However, as this person broke into the quarterfinals of the US Open, his world ranking temporarily surpassed the previous Grosjean, temporarily ranking first among French players.

The title of France's number one will continue to change in the coming years.

"This country is full of strong players, although there is no one that stands out."

Chen Ran also had to admit that it is no wonder that French tennis has been able to win the Davis Cup several times in previous lives. This is due to their strong overall strength. Just taking their individuals out, they are still far away from the Grand Slam singles championship. difference.

So at the post-match press conference, many French reporters surrounded Chen Ran and asked questions.

"Chen, do you know, this is the first time you have played against French players?"

"Honestly, I don't know because I don't pay attention to these issues."

"It's the tenth time soon! This is only on the courts of the four Grand Slams. The number on the ATP Tour will even be more than this." The French reporter immediately replied.

"Oh? There are so many!" Chen Ran was also surprised. Unknowingly, it was double digits.

"Remembering that one of your Grand Slams was at the French Open, it seems that you are really destined to France." The French reporter began to get closer.

Of course it was fate. My first woman was a French girl. She "mercilessly" took away my virginity. I will never forget it in my life.

Chen Ran murmured in his heart, wondering if the French girl would pay attention to her game, especially how she would feel when she defeated French players again and again.

"Yes, I also feel destined." He smiled, "I won two Grand Slams in France, and by the way, there is also the Paris Indoor Masters. Especially one of my Grand Slams, this happened like Yesterday, the memory was still so clear.”

"Anyway, I have very good memories in France, although you French fans always like to boo me."

Hearing Chen Ran's humor, these French reporters, who are usually a little arrogant, also laughed.

"So what's your impression of Paris?"

"Paris? It's very good. There's the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and Champs-de-France." Chen Ran paused, then changed the subject, "Although Paris doesn't have It’s so beautiful as described in our country’s magazine Yilin.”

"Lin Yi"? what is that?
The French reporter looked confused.

Seeing this, Chen Ran continued to joke: "I suggest all French friends to read Yilin. This is a Chinese magazine, but I believe the author of this magazine is more French than most of you." And understand Paris.”

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(End of this chapter)