Return to 2002: Freestyle Superstar

Chapter 722 I Just Want to Disappoint You

"Originally, I thought this Australian Open final would be another meeting between Chen Ran and Djokovic."

"After all, for a long time, these two top two players in history almost dominated the Australian Open."

"But today, we unexpectedly discovered that Chen Ran's opponent in the final had changed! Italian Sinner blocked the Serbian legend from the final."

Global media and fans agree that Djokovic's era may be over.

In the previous semi-final of the year-end finals, Djokovic lost to Sinner. Everyone just thought that the Serbian just took a nap and he would wake up once he returned to the Grand Slam.

But this confrontation shocked the whole world.

Sinner actually defeated Djokovic in the Australian Open semi-finals after a brutal five-set battle.

The ESPN host said: "God, what should I say? I thought the one who would challenge Chen Ran and Djokovic would be Alcaraz, with his overflowing talent and pleasing playing style."

“I believe that not only I think so, but the whole world thinks so.”

"As a result, the first person to step forward was Sinner. He has won three consecutive games against Djokovic!"

You have to know that Djokovic in recent years, although older, is still in good shape and his skills are at their peak. Even a strong player like Chen Ran finds it difficult to achieve three consecutive wins against him.

Sinner actually did it!
"The happiest person right now should be the ATP chairman, not to mention that he is an Italian. But what is his name?" Chen Ran shook his head and couldn't remember it.

During his career, he has changed ATP chairmen several times, and he is too lazy to even know their names.

Chen Ran was even too lazy to chat with the other party.

But he still paid attention to Sinner's latest interview.

"I'm very happy to be in my first Grand Slam final."

"I am looking forward to the matchup with Chen Ran."

"As for the result of the final, whether I win or lose, I can accept it. Of course, I will do my best for the goal in my mind."

"Physical fitness? I don't think that will be a big problem. After all, I have two days of rest."

He looked ahead to the final two days later and appeared confident.

Italian men's tennis has a less than glorious history, but Sinner has taken it to a whole new level.

But Chen Ran was a little confused.

He called the top executives of IMG and said, "You know what I mean about Sinner. I've encountered many similar situations in my career."

"Regarding Rafael, I know he is licensed, but because he seriously crossed the line, he was secretly banned. Of course, it was said to be due to injury."

"What happened to the Italian guy seemed even more ridiculous."

“His physical ability is endless, and it has improved by leaps and bounds since the second half of last year.”

“Besides, I know Italians have this tradition.”

Because Chen Ran knew that the agency Sinner signed with was not IMG, but a competitor of IMG.

Everyone knows the truth among themselves.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Ran slowly fell asleep.

In the next two days, he also plans to conserve his energy and prepare for the final battle.

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“What happens if I lose this final?”

"Maybe the world is tired of my old face and is eager for fresh blood."

"So in addition to the Chinese fans and my personal fans around the world, it's going to be a party all night long."

"But I won't let him get his wish so easily!"

With this thought in mind, Chen Ran once again walked firmly towards Rod Laver's stadium.

In his career, he has stood on the highest podium of this stadium ten times.

No one is more familiar with this stadium than Chen Ran.

Soon, the decisive battle between the two sides began.

Chen Ran also felt Sinner's aggressive look, and seemed to be ready to make big news.

"Did you see that? Chen Ran's expression was very complicated. He must be very surprised that his opponent today was not Djokovic but Sinner."

"In last year's Australian Open final, Chen Ran lost to Djokovic."

"So if he loses to Djokovic, he might be able to accept the result, but he certainly can't afford to lose to Sinner." "From another perspective, if Sinner beats Djokovic and Chen Ran in a row and wins the Australian Open, it means he is fully capable of becoming a new giant in the future."

"By the way, ATP Chairman Mr. Gaudenzi is also here. Looking at his expectant eyes, who do you think he hopes will win?"

After listening to the host, Chen Ran realized that the current ATP chairman is actually named Gao Dengqi.

It seems like he took office in 2019?
who cares!
Anyway, after this year's Wimbledon, I will have nothing to do with him anymore.

In fact, when Gao Dengqi took office in 2019, Chen Ran didn't care much about this person.

After all, he was already 33 years old at the time, so how could he be in the mood to pay attention to this person?

So there is no friendship between the two of them, and that guy must support Sinner.

Sure enough, after the game started, every time Sinner hit a good ball, Gaudenzi immediately applauded and was very excited.

When Chen Ran scored a beautiful winning point, Gao Dengqi would also applaud, but only symbolically, looking completely lazy and reluctant.

But when the game entered the crucial moment, this guy was too lazy to even pretend.

"Wow..." He slapped his forehead in annoyance.

At this moment, it is the "tie-break" of the first set.

Chen Ran completed two consecutive mini breaks and took a huge lead of 4-1.

However, Gaudenzi realized that the camera lens was pointed at him, so he immediately sat up straight and forced himself to calm down.

Then, Chen Ran continued with the mini break and got a huge advantage of 5 to 2.

Gao Dengqi's face was almost numb.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Ran saved two serve points and won the first set tie-break 7-2.

His serving level is always on point.

Even in the tiebreak, Sinner couldn't complete a mini break.

In the second set, the game was still fierce and the two sides fought to a tiebreak again.

The ATP chairman has clasped his hands together nervously, as if praying silently.

But Chen Ran has a lot of experience in tiebreaks in Grand Slam tournaments.

"The King of Game 7s" is a title earned after going through countless thrilling battles and winning most of them.

Once Chen Ran reaches the "tie-seven", he can continue to advance.

Another person who can do this is Djokovic.

But the latter is ultimately no match for age.

Soon, amid the exclamations of the audience, Chen Ran completed two consecutive "mini breaks".

The same score, 7 to 2!

Chen Ran won the second set.

Every time it was Sinner's turn to serve, he either only saved one of his two serve points or neither of them.

In the third set, although Sinner still had plenty of energy, he finally couldn't hold on to the score.

To be precise, the mentality changed, which led to continuous mistakes.

Chen Ran got the first break point of the game and held all his serve games.

6 is better than 4!

Chen Ran won three sets in a row, sweeping Sinner, who was making his first Grand Slam final.

At this time, there was a commotion in the audience.

"Mr. Chairman, why did you faint?"

Someone immediately supported him.

"It's okay. I was too nervous just now and feel a little dizzy." Gao Dengqi said.

I was so nervous just now that I nearly fainted. How embarrassing!

Chen Ran also saw this scene, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: I just want to disappoint you.

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(End of this chapter)