Chapter 54.4 - Unstoppable foot # 4

'What did you say there?'

Han Woo-jin remembered the story he had with Shin Se-yeon at the cafe just a few days ago. It was a story about what goals and in what directions to follow in the coming season. He moved his wandering gaze closer to the calendar.

The date of one of the new calendars was at the end of December after 2006. It also meant that two months of free time were notified. Beyond the first season out, Hanwoojin's second season was approaching in the first half of 2007.

The first season was completed successfully Hanwoojin thinks. It wasn't enough that he made his debut in the world rankings a little over half a year after his debut.

However, the second season was not sure if it would produce satisfactory results.

Han Woo-jin, who was thinking about the future, took his eyes off the calendar and at the same time, the vocal voice of the former director shook his eardrum.

"So what do you want Woojin to do?"

For him, even strange strange feelings were felt. When I think about it, Shin Se-yeon made a similar sound. Instead of forcing herself to want her own way, she just asked what kind of path she wanted to go. Knowledge and experience

Compared to those who are far ahead.

'Also undeserved to me.'

Compared to overseas, Korea had a lot of interference with players. It was not uncommon for some of the poor sponsors to change their competition or schedule. The player's intention is to prioritize their interests.

And there was no room to resist such a player in Korea who didn't have a reputation. Due to the nature of the contract, where livelihoods were shaken as soon as the support was cut off, they had to go through a rough schedule in unwanted competitions, at the will of their sponsors.

The sentiment was not shown outwardly. I wouldn't want to thank the director for this kind of consideration. Pressing a smile to come to me from my heart, Han Woo-jin returned the answer he asked.

"I also want to go for a grand slam."

"Well, isn't it?"

The former director was spoken with a bleak face. Hanwoojin was a surprise. As Shin Se-yeon had heard, this would have been the answer he wanted, but it didn't respond too much. The former director throws some gum in his mouth instead of smoking it.

I thought about it for a while.

Only a moderately sized clock on the wall made a sound. When Han Woo-jin, who inadvertently started counting the numbers, reached about thirty, he spit out the chewing gum and started talking.

"Grand Slam… Can you think again? "

"Yeah?"

Hanwoojin's eyes widened at an unexpected sound. Where does this mean he wants to play his grand slam? Maybe I thought Shin Se-yeon was mistaken. Before he could say anything, the former director's palm

Listen to informed that there is still something to say.

"First of all, let me be honest. I wanted you to go for a grand slam this year. The same is true of history. "

It was a sound that only made the head clumsy. Han Woo-jin uttered the thoughts that came to her as she was unbearable.

"Why did you ask me to think again?"

"You are still young."

The answer came back quickly. However, it was only one thing that the English cannot be known. When Han Woo-jin didn't seem to understand, I sighed once as if I thought so, and continued the explanation.

"It is only twenty-four. Talent is still far from the bottom. I also thought that in such a situation, you don't have to challenge yourself and threaten your potential. "

Twenty-four, twenty-two if only to hit. As a tennis player, he was just a senior, or some of the most promising junior players of his age.

It is not the age that will challenge the grand slam and beat the highlands such as championship or runner-up. Certainly there were some exceptions, but it was too much to expect Han Woo-jin or Choi Yeon-hyuk to be such exceptions.

Only to hear that did Han understand the former director's true intention. It was a simple story indeed.

'You don't need to gamble.'

In a word, Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyuk were the first hand in Korea that had always chewed defeat. If you miss this opportunity, you don't know how long to wait. And for the development of Korean tennis

It was also the last hidden card of President Cho who gave up the mountain.

Perhaps they thought it was enough to grow slowly like this. It is not necessary to aim for a grand slam in his second year of debut and challenge a reckless challenge to the world stage where a monster named Roger is in power. If you roll your head a little bit

You would think so.

But Hanwoojin was not.

"I won't change my mind. Whatever the outcome, I want to try the Grand Slam. "

"why? You look good, but you have a good head. It's not a personality that sounds okay. So there must be something obvious about that choice. "

It was a good song. Han Woo-jin had a bitter laugh at the former director who knew him so well.

His intention to go to a grand slam was not a sound that was taken out of ground. It was not the peculiarity of youth, pride, or pride. Just seriously decided that the best choice.

'There is a limit to the growth of system calibration. It is impossible to repeat the game without any problem. '

Han Woo-jin's power instead of talent, the system was unkind to the last. Achievements once achieved did not provide rewards twice, making them almost impossible to gain from opponents or competitions far below their level.

Won the ATP250 and advanced to the quarterfinals at the ATP500. These two achievements have made a lot of progress for Hanwoojin, but in return they have reduced or eliminated the rewards of all achievements falling short of it. Futures Wins Challenger Level

Besides that, it was impossible for Han Woo-jin to grow as he had expected. So far, he has been able to develop at an explosive rate because he has not stopped moving forward even in the face of adversity.

The power of the system was a blessing for Hanwoojin to surpass the wall of talent, but it was also a bad luck that brought fate to face endless hardships. He's just a general, and he needs to go beyond the corresponding trials to progress.

But there was a problem.

'How should I explain this?'

This was one of the reasons for his bitter smile. Unless we talked about the system's capabilities, it was impossible to fully explain this choice.

So Han Woo-jin just smiled with an angry look.

I hope that the ceremony will believe in your choice without much blame.

"I'm going to follow Wujin's choices. So don't worry about it and choose what you want and what you think is right. ''

Why? A few sweet words I heard from Shin Se-yeon passed through my head. She demanded no reason or excuse. He said he believed it and chose it.

At the end of Han Woo-jin's eyes, former director lifted his head. He touched his chin with a rough beard and spoke in a middle-aged voice.

"… Yes, give it a try. "

As if making a bet, the former manager was cool and affirmed his choice.

* * *

Squeak.

As soon as he returned home after consulting with the former director, Hanwoojin lay straight in bed. There was no physical burden, but it also seemed a bit nervous. Grabbing a slightly tingling head, he mumbled in a small voice.

"Grand Slam… . "

Grand-Slam.

It was also the term for a full-hover home run in baseball. In tennis, however, it refers to the four biggest and most famous competitions. In order of schedule, the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. In achievement

It may also refer to the case of winning all these competitions.

It was the dream and destination of all tennis players, including Hanwoojin, and is now a destination occupied by more than half by a monster named Roger. If the king of clay courts, Napael Radal, couldn't keep up the French Open, Roger is probably grand

I could have defeated the slam.

Of course, Hanwoojin was not aiming for such ridiculous achievements. In the second year of his debut, he was aiming for a grand slam achievement, which is similar to the expectation of a Ballon d'Or winning by playing football.

"The nearest grand slam schedule is Australian Open… The date is too early. "

Hanwoojin picked up the file that he had left lying on his pillow. It was a bundle of A4 papers handwritten by Shin Se-yeon.

When he said he would challenge the Grand Slam, Shin Se-yeon drew up a series of plans for the process. How many ATP points can you earn for seeding, what kind of performances you need to go to and what grades you need to do so?

to be.

"Oh, I can't participate in this."

The schedule for the 2007 Australian Open is from 15 to 28 January. Hanwoojin, who will start the season soon, was in a lot of ways. It wasn't a ranking that allowed him to earn seed tickets, and it took time to make his condition perfect.

Cost.

Indeed, Shin Se-yeon handed this file out of consideration for the Australian Open. Only the ATP250 League and Sydney International, two weeks ahead of the Australian Open, were listed in the entry schedule for January.

'Sydney? Then this is a competition held in Australia. '

Hopefully you can see the Australian Open, too?

Han Woo-jin remembered that thought without thinking.

But he soon had to admire and understand why Shin Se-yeon chose this as his first competition in the second season.

"Did you use the Australian Open?"

The Sydney International and Australian Open were close schedules. If I went to Sydney International, I had to hold the Australian Open in a row without taking a break. Of course if you're out of Sydney International soon,

It's a little different, but the player who fell behind in the ATP250 couldn't play the Grand Slam.

That meant that in 2007 Sydney International, the likelihood of encountering a top ranking player would be quite low. Shin Se-yeon probably chose this contest by looking out here.

'It won't be easy though.'

ATP250, although it was Han Woo-jin who made the ATP250 league championship with the Shenzhen Open, it was not an easy competition. In Australia, no matter how rare, the top ranking players would play. Compared to the previous propaganda open

At least one level, maybe two or more, might be a difficult contest. After the Tokyo Open and the fight against Roger, I might not have reached the strength of my hand.

But what about that?

Get up in bed My head was soaking quickly because I was lying down for a while. This minor fatigue does not stop your steps. He's originally a race that doesn't know that humans are giving up. Beyond adversity or difficulties

If only Lee could keep walking.

Hanwoojin put the file down on the desk and looked out the window. When I returned to the past and looked again, the sun still remained, and the wind blowing did not change. The news sent out looming past news, the same where he didn't know.

The history was being repeated.

Only himself stood in a different place than before.

"… Would you come here and stop now? "

Nearly a year went desperately. Just a few steps from the longing and jealous genius, he caught up with the streets he opened in just a month.

The stride was never fair. People move forward at different speeds.

So you have no choice but to walk differently.

More difficult place, more difficult place.

Without stopping.