south wind into my arms

Chapter 100 US Open Qualifying Tournament

The next day, Nanfeng received a "huge sum" from Lu Sheng.Lu Sheng's transfer message was written like this: Spend the pocket money for the past six months, don't waste it.

In those few days, Nanfeng picked up his mobile phone to check this text message every now and then.Every time I watch it, my mood gets better inexplicably.

In August, the most watched event in tennis is the US Open.

Ling Junyu bought the tickets early.Before leaving for the United States, he chatted about showing off the ball tickets and showing off the goddess in his circle of friends, but Nanfeng asked him.

Nanfeng: When are you going?

Ling Junyu: The day after tomorrow, go early and play for a few days, why do you want to go?
Nanfeng: Yes.

What the hell do you mean!Ling Junyu felt very insecure, why did Nanfeng go?Could it be to see Qiao Wanwan?Qiao Wanwan is the only Chinese player in the women's singles at the US Open. He can't possibly be looking for a male god, right? !

He immediately called Nanfeng.After listening to Ling Junyu's doubts, Nanfeng replied coldly: "Lu Sheng has been shortlisted for the qualifying competition."

Yes, there is this thing, almost forgot.Ling Junyu was preoccupied with the goddess Qiao Wanwan, and Lu Sheng was only playing in the qualifying round, so he ignored it.

But Ling Junyu was still curious, and asked Nanfeng, "Didn't you break up with her already?"

Nanfeng was silent for a while, and replied, "I can't accept that she is getting farther and farther away from my sight."

"What do you mean?"

Nan Feng breathed a sigh of relief, and replied flatly, "It means that Lu Sheng is right, I need a little courage."

The U.S. Open is one of the four Grand Slams. For a third-rate player like Lu Sheng who has been in low-level tournaments all year round, going to the Grand Slam is like a pilgrimage, and every opportunity to get close to it is precious.

Although what she got now is only a ticket for a qualifying match.

There are 128 US Open women's singles draws, of which 16 are reserved for qualifying players.

There are also 128 draws in the qualifying round. There will be three single-elimination rounds. A total of 16 people who win the final round can be shortlisted for the main match.

The above is the normal situation, and there is another unconventional situation, that is, if someone withdraws temporarily before the main match starts, leaving a vacancy, this vacancy can be filled by the player who was eliminated in the final round of the qualifying round.Although the replacement players lost, they were still lucky to get the chance to play the main game, so they are called "lucky loser" (lucky loser).

Lu Sheng was interviewed by domestic media before departure. When asked about the goal of this grand slam journey, she replied: "This is the first time to play such a big event. The main purpose is to exercise and increase knowledge."

This answer is very conservative, and the reporter asked: "Do you think you can be shortlisted for the main match?"

Lu Sheng pursed his lips and replied, "I think I have this strength."

Crazy enough!
After the reporter sent out this report, some people cheered for Lu Sheng, and some made various sarcastic remarks.Modesty is a traditional virtue, and people especially like to ask others to have this virtue.Any young man with a bit of arrogance is always prone to all-round ridicule and attack.Some people said that they would definitely wait for Lu Sheng to slap him in the face.

Lu Sheng didn't know what those people were expecting.Even if she was slapped in the face, what would they get?

She doesn't think she's crazy, she's just seeking truth from facts, is it wrong to believe in her own strength?She didn't say that she could win the championship, that was unrealistic.

In this campaign, Lu Sheng did not bring a luxurious team like Qiao Wanwan, with all the coaches and physicians to accompany him.She only hired a fellow translator.

The hotel where Lu Sheng stayed was designated by the tournament.She thought that she might be lucky. In the hotel lobby, she saw Aguna, the current WTA world No. [-] player, and Ricordotte, the ATP world No. [-] player, chatting.

Lu Sheng looked at them as if he was looking at God.

Her fiery gaze caught Aguna's attention, who turned her head to look at Lu Sheng and smiled at her.

The number one in the world is so gentle and friendly, without airs at all, it is simply too good-favored.Lu Sheng returned a smile.

Ricodotte also noticed Lu Sheng.To Lu Sheng's surprise, he called out her name in very unfamiliar Chinese.

Lu Sheng: "???"

Are you calling me?Impossible?
She walked over, scratched her head, and asked Ricordotte: "You, you know me?"

"Yes." Ricotto nodded, and then said a series of words.

Lu Sheng: ... I don't understand.

Luckily she has a translator.The translator said, "He said he knows Nan Feng, so he knows you."

Lu Sheng knew about this.Nanfeng had indeed fought against Ricordotte before, but it must have been ten years, Ricordotte was very young at that time, Nanfeng fought him three times, and defeated him in all of them.

Ricodot, who is currently number one in the world, was actually defeated by Nanfeng.How many people still remember this incident?

However, after fighting against each other three times ten years ago, Ricodote can still remember to this day, the shadow caused by the south wind seems to be great...

Ricotte said a few more words, and after the interpreter listened, he relayed it to Lu Sheng: "He said he still keeps in touch with Nanfeng, and they are friends. Why, didn't Nanfeng mention him to you?"

Lu Sheng said: "Tell him, I know him. But Nanfeng never talked about his past."

Through the translation, Lu Sheng chatted with the two world No. [-]s for a few words, and even took a photo with them, receiving their blessings.

After leaving the two world number ones, Lu Sheng felt sore and sad.Ricodot is now the all-powerful player in the tennis world. He was only when he lost to Nanfeng ten years ago, but so is Nanfeng!

If not for that...

No, don't think about it.Nanfeng said that people should look forward.She has to go forward bravely, fight hard, and fight for the glory lost in time for him!

Bracing himself up, Lu Sheng went to draw a lottery the next day.

Well, it may be because of the blessings of the two world number ones, her luck in signing this time is quite good.If she can play three rounds in a row, the strongest opponent she will face is the NO.16 seed in the qualifying round.

Peerless good sign!Some domestic fans commented on Lu Sheng's draw this time.

Lu Sheng carefully studied the opponents she was about to face. At this time, she really hoped that Nanfeng would be by her side to give her some advice.After thinking about it, she felt that she couldn't always rely on him.Can she depend on him for the rest of her life?
Tennis player is a very lonely profession.The only thing they can rely on is themselves.

In the first round of qualifying, Lu Sheng encountered an Algerian girl.The girl plays very smartly, and her game is similar to that of Lu Sheng, but Lu Sheng feels that she is not very confident on the court and can't let go of her hands and feet, which directly limits her own performance.

The Algerian girl who lacked self-confidence met the high-spirited Lu Sheng, and she lost a head first in terms of momentum, and lost the two sets.

In the second round, Lu Sheng's opponent was an Indian girl.

The Indian girl is the opposite of the Algerian girl, she looks dumb, and her reactions on the court are not outstanding.However, she has solid skills, excellent psychological quality, steady and solid style.

Lu Sheng has carefully studied the video of the Indian girl's game, and feels that this contestant is very patient. If he is slowly exhausted with this opponent, it is likely that Lu Sheng will exhaust his will first.According to the characteristics of Indian girls, Lu Sheng added changes to his playing style and improved the rhythm.

The Indian girl is not at the mercy of her, she has been fighting against Lu Sheng's fast pace, trying to bring the rhythm to her side as much as possible.

The two fought each other for three rounds, and Lu Sheng narrowly won.

Phew—it's finally the third round.

As long as he wins this round again, Lu Sheng will be able to enter the main match.The Chinese players who participated in the singles qualifying competition together this time, except her, have all been eliminated.

Whether he can become the second Chinese in the US Open singles match is up to the question.

(End of this chapter)