Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 590 The Emoticon Pack That Sweeps the World
“Are Chen Ran and Wawrinka’s doubles skills really that bad?”

Some fans also raised questions.

Although doubles and singles are two completely different sports, it is really touching how bad these two guys are at doubles.

"No wonder..."

At that time, Chen Ran and Wawrinka formed a doubles partnership with great fanfare, which attracted many media reports.

As a result, this matter started well but ended in vain.

It’s just that the singles results of these two players are so outstanding that everyone almost ignores their doubles performance.

Even the fact that they both often stopped at the first two rounds went unnoticed.

Who cares?

Apparently, no one cared about the doubles match except for some leaders who were on a mission.

“I think they’re real food!”

"Just like Echizen Ryoma in The Prince of Tennis, who could only play singles at first and made all kinds of jokes when playing doubles, Chen Ran is no exception."

Soon, another previously unknown video became popular on the Internet.

That was when Chen Ran and Wawrinka bumped into each other while trying to hit the ball, and then they glared at each other and cursed at each other, which was really funny.

This video will definitely be selected as the top five embarrassing sports videos at the end of the year.

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"Chen...you are so amazing!"

When this video started to go viral on the global Internet, Wallinka called Chen Ran specifically and said, "From now on, no one in Switzerland will force Roger and I to form a doubles team, haha."

Brother Flower Pants was so happy.

In the doubles team, he must be a supporting role to set off Federer, the big red flower, and has to take the position of younger brother.

But he is very successful now.

At the age of 21, he won two Masters titles in one year and reached the semi-finals of Grand Slam tournaments twice.

Who the hell wants to be someone's younger brother?
Wawrinka agrees with what Chen Ran said to him: Tennis is a sport that emphasizes individuality! Doubles? Even dogs don’t play doubles!

Unconsciously, the Swiss guy had been completely led astray by Chen Ran.

"It should be said that our acting skills are too good!" Chen Ran replied calmly, "This is a real collision, not fake."

All this was within his expectation.

Because they both have one thing in common, they are expected by their country to participate in doubles competitions.

Not to mention that Chen Ran is a self-employed player, so is Wawrinka.

But we are all registered players of various national tennis associations, and sometimes we have no choice.

It would be embarrassing in terms of public opinion if the association keeps inviting you and you keep declining.

This was the original intention of Chen Ran and Wawrinka to temporarily form a doubles team.

Since it's not easy to refuse outright, try another approach.

Of course, the acting of both of them is also very good, even realistic.

Two singles masters were transformed into doubles losers, and super losers at that.

"I'm sorry, Switzerland!"

"And Roger..."

Chen Ran could only mutter to himself.

For China, the possibility of winning the doubles gold medal, or even a medal, is slim.

But according to the original historical trajectory, the doubles partnership of Wawrinka and Federer won the gold medal at the Yanjing Olympics.

At that time, when fans of Nadal and Federer were bickering with each other, the former would always show off Nadal's Olympic gold medal, and the latter, not to be outdone, said that Federer also had an Olympic gold medal.

What happened to doubles?
Is it true that the gold medal in doubles is no longer a gold medal?

This is the Olympics, not a Grand Slam.

Doubles and singles are equally valuable. The same gold medals and the same podiums will both be recorded in history.

I can't tell any difference!
From another perspective, fans often say that the value of a Grand Slam singles championship is much higher than that of an Olympic Games, but what if it is a doubles championship? The doubles championship of a Grand Slam event may not be as valuable as that of an Olympic Games. Because of Chen Ran's behavior, the doubles gold medal that should have belonged to Switzerland may be gone.

Even Federer's only Olympic gold medal may be lost.

But even though he was sorry, why was Chen Ran so happy in his heart?

He was excited about the butterfly effect he caused.

"Now the whole world thinks that we are doubles noobs. Roger is so scared that he never mentions doubles to me again." Wawrinka said meaningfully, "Although we are a little bit noobs in doubles, we are really not as bad as shown in the video."

"It does not matter."

Chen Ran emphasized this point, "Let the whole world think that we are terrible. This is our fundamental goal."

If he and Wawrinka really study hard how to play doubles well, it may not take long for both of them to become very competitive.

After all, the talent is there, and it’s very quick to get started.

But why take the time to research?
Isn’t the character of a doubles rookie attractive?
After all, if the two of them played well in the doubles match, the audience would only think it was reasonable. On the contrary, if they played too badly, the audience would be curious and come to pay attention.

Everyone wants to see how colorful and funny the combination of these two singles masters is.

"We both solved each other's problems through this, and this is the best result." Chen Ran said slowly, "Now you and I are no longer tied down, and we can focus all our attention on singles."

"Will we still be partners in the future? How about after the Olympics, we go and win a few doubles titles?" Wawrinka said excitedly.

Chen Ran rolled his eyes.

I have achieved my goal, why should I continue to play tricks with you?

If others really find out something, I will have to think about how to explain it and how to clean up the mess.

"Do you really want to win the doubles championship?" Chen Ran asked immediately, "Then why don't you go back and participate in the Olympics? Maybe you can win a gold medal. Isn't that much better than some tour tournaments?"

"Don't forget, the original purpose of our forming the doubles team."

Wawrinka was speechless for a moment and couldn't find any words to refute.

Yes, Chen Ran is absolutely right.

They formed a doubles team to deal with some invitations that are difficult to refuse publicly, and this is the real purpose.

Do you really expect that in those doubles matches where there are no points and not much prize money, no one will care even if you win the championship?

If you have this idea, you might as well focus on singles.

"Okay, you're right." Wawrinka was speechless.

"It's not that we can't continue the doubles match, but we're still forming a team for fun as before, just as a warm-up for singles." Chen Ran continued, "As for the mixed doubles match between Ana and I, this is only available in Grand Slams, not in the tour, so there is no conflict."

It's really strange to see two grown men playing doubles together every day.

Then I will continue to pick a few stops on the tour to have fun. As for the Grand Slam events, I will put love before friendship and leave them to partner with my girlfriend.

In short, whether it is mixed doubles or men's doubles, everyone's goal is to warm up for singles, and everything serves singles.

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"Chen Ran, do you know that your emoticons have become popular all over the world?"

When Chen Ran appeared in everyone's sight again, he was immediately surrounded by reporters.

He is considered to be the first tennis player in the world to prepare for the year-end finals.

Because this guy didn't even go to Europe for the indoor season.

"What do you mean?" Chen Ran frowned, feeling a little uneasy.

"The picture of you and Stan Wawrinka colliding with each other while fighting for the ball has become an emoticon that has gone viral around the world. In the picture, the two of you looked at each other with your hands on your foreheads and complained, which made sports fans all over the world excited."

"..."For some reason, Chen Ran thought of the Yao Ming emoticon package that was very popular in his previous life.

Unexpectedly, this time it was his turn.

First, he is the number one player in tennis; second, Wawrinka is also a hot topic and has outstanding singles skills.

Coupled with the two's poor performance in doubles, this emoticon package became extremely popular.

"Damn it, can I charge you some copyright fees? Otherwise, if you continue to spread it recklessly, I will send you a lawyer's letter... Of course, this is just a joke. As long as everyone has fun." Chen Ran shrugged and smiled indifferently.

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(End of this chapter)