Chapter 65.1 - ATP500 Seoul Open # 1

Tennis was not a popular ball game in Korea. Most sports fans were focused on football or baseball, which is popular all over the world. There are a few exceptions. Anyone looking at basketball or volleyball, or a rare tennis player on cable,

It was rare.

At first, even the tennis courts between the apartments were empty, so the placenta was empty. People's attention is thin, and there is no place in Korea in particular, the current position of the sport of tennis. He said that it is a sport played by uncles or hobbies.

But is tennis really so unfunny, a sport that uncles can enjoy?

Never was.

Paaang!

The smash of the thunderbolt decided the point. How hard he hit the racket shook it did not tremble spasm. It was a scene created by Angie Roddick's blow in the first game of Jamsil Olympic Tennis Court.

[Game Roddick!]

Wow!

The tennis court, designed to accommodate more than 10,000 viewers, shook up. It was a great cheering crowd. In terms of baseball, it was a shout of a home run. Two male spectators who came to watch a tennis game for the first time today

Shaking hands, exchanged stories.

"Hey, what is it? It's fun to play tennis. "

"I have a discount coupon. I never said it wasn't fun? "

"I'm sick. By the way, did you just see it? The blurry thing goes by and it's just a score. "

"Era, this burn. Would he be a pro if you could see it in your eyes? Is it your uncle? "

"What do you know? Anyway, it's so powerful that it's worth seeing What you see on TV is definitely different. "

It is interesting. Even though it was a game without knowing the rules and skills properly, it was not exciting.

The combination of the dynamics of the runners and the flying ball leaving a whitish afterimage was fantastic. There was fun here beyond the CRT.

That was one of the attractions of tennis.

Sports that use a wide field such as soccer or baseball had a wider field of view than broadcast. Can't we follow the camera where the human eye is higher than that?

But tennis was different.

The stands were quite high from the court and it was possible to put the movements of the two players and the ball's line in view.

And no matter how much TV develops, it's just a dead video. In terms of force and speed, it was impossible to go beyond the actual playing field.

Paaang!

Roddick's serve broke through the 230km / h and smashed his opponent's court. The nickname of the cannonball server is heavy, and the high-speed serve is about one step late.

[Game Roddick!]

Four consecutive service aces. Roddick, who had a game with a fearsome restraint, lifted the racket towards the stands. It was a fan service tailored to the rising atmosphere.

However, if you are in a mood, they are Koreans who can't deal with people from all over the world. They shouted in response to Roddick's provocative performance.

Ro-Dick! Ro-Dick! Ro-Dick!

Ro-Dick! Ro-Dick! Ro-Dick!

When the response came back beyond imagination, Roddick smiled with a sober and excited face. I have never received such passionate support in any country. Will you be receiving this kind of support in Korea, which is a waste of tennis? I didn't feel good

It began to swell like a sail.

Oh, Angie Roddick! It's showing a really clean stroke today. Have you ever recorded 15 service aces without a fault? Indeed, it is a record number!

-Yes. Strong servers tend to have a lot of faults because the RBI misses even if the sub serves a little, but today's Roddick is like a precision machine.

-I heard that I wasn't feeling well since I lost to Pedro a few weeks ago. It flies completely?

The narrators made fun of their mouths without stopping. When will this opportunity come again? This is your chance to relay Angie Roddick's Korean stage to world No. 3!

The commentary that poured out all their abilities without spared the neck. I couldn't watch any games. Not only Roddick, but anyone who participated in the tournament was not good enough to be the main character of the spotlight. Only one small bowl

There was no blood clot between the strong, followed by a tail.

The second match following Angie Roddick's match was also a thrilling blood clot.

Cedric Burnett, the world's 15th-top player on the blue hard court, overwhelmed his opponent with brilliant netplay.

Paang!

[Game Bernet!]

The trick was to cross the left and right sidelines in just two steps from the end of the court to the circus. As if you are running away, the ball is horribly wrapped up in the air.

Wow, Cedric's volley is very art? The water is really up! So far, no points have been lost in the rally that led to net play, Cedric Burnett!

-Volley has been an excellent player since its inception, but it is even sharper today, Cedric. The players are all in good shape. So is Roddick, and Burnett is now better than usual.

-Can I just use that volley shot as a highlight video? Do you plug that in like that, Cedric?

The enthusiasm of the commentators spread to the viewers and audiences. There was a play of famous players who had only watched on TV and on the Internet. How can you not be excited?

Even people who are ignorant of tennis could have guessed how high the level of competition is in front of their eyes.

The play of the two world-rankers, glistening and wielding rackets in the east, made them feel resilient even for the audience unfamiliar with the sport of tennis.

Wow!

As time passed, or as the point passed, the heat of Jamsil Olympic Tennis Field became stronger, but it didn't fade. In March, the icy cold spring was crowded with crowds and the inside of the stadium was filled with warm air. It was literal enthusiasm.

And the enthusiasm began to focus on someone's game just before the opening. The audience, viewers, and commentators were all the same.

The second game of Group B ended with a victory for Cedric Burnett. I was very impressed with the brilliant game of a world-class volley player.

-I still have those volley shots in two sets and three games. Is that a good shot? Look over there, Andrei wasn't foolish and opened her mouth.

-Cedric's performance was brilliant. However… It's time for us to focus on the next game. The third game of Group B which we waited for! The pride of our country, Han Woo-jin's game continues immediately!

It was only the main stage.

Although some of the previous games may be higher, Hanwoojin's game was the highlight of the day for Korean viewers.

No matter what admirable play you are, if you are from a distant country, you are less impressed. In particular, the Seoul Open was even more so held in Korea. Are there any sweeteners that are more effective than their own players?

The third round of Group B, Han Woo-jin and Nicholas Durang, begins now!

Exactly 3:24 pm.

The moment that viewership broke through the highest in the history of MBS tennis broadcasting, Hanwoojin appeared from over the camera.

* * *

"It's your turn."

Han Woo-jin, who stayed in the waiting room, watched the second round of Group B ending with Cedric's victory. More than that of Choi Yeon-hyuk, the beautiful net play was hard to keep an eye on. As long as it is said that it is his turn over time.

'I realize that the world is wide.'

Cedric Burnett.

It was a name that could not be recalled in his memory. I'm sure you've heard somewhere, but I'm not sure of the player's profile. Cedric was such an outstanding player.

Hanwoojin woke up from his seat and relaxed lightly. I didn't even know Roger Pedro and Napael Radall had a bit of a cold. Hanwoojin is not yet comparable to the Big Four. To the end, he must not forget the challenger's mind.

done.

[Hanwoojin, please come to the court]

The announcement came from a speaker installed in the waiting room. He took the racket out of the bag, twisted it in one hand, and stepped around, turning his less relaxed neck. The left passage, straight from the waiting room, was the way to the second court.

Each step, the rough rhythm of the heart beats down. Mind control is the base of the pro. How can a person who can't even feel his heart aim for the world?

Before the four steps fell, Han Woo-jin's face had changed like an ice sculpture. It was at that moment that he switched out of the aisle with the switch fully in place.

Wow!

He shouted with shouts of fear everywhere he stepped in. The sound waves are intense enough to hear the illusion that the skin of the whole body is pulled tight. Anyway, it was an intangible pressure that would have been strange even if you step back.

But not a single strand of eyebrows.

Hanwoojin stepped quietly to reach the judgment as it was trimmed so that even the sound of breath could not leak out.

At the same time, a cry of loud beginnings burst out.

"Nicolas Durand on my right! Ujin Han on my left! "

At the same time as designating the courts of the two players, a striking silver rose from the referee's thumb. One cent coin. American coin with the picture of President Roosevelt and Olive Branch. The portrait is on the front, and the picture is on the back.

"Head or Tail?"

The eyes of the two players crossed with the referee's questions. This noticed fight occurs at any time. And as always, it meant nothing.

"Head."

"Tail."

According to the feeling of the day Hanwoojin called the front, Nicholas called the back.

Immediately the hand of judgment was opened. A portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt shone above the thick palm.

'Okay, I got it.'

Nicholas tasted unfortunately, but the determined serve could not be reversed. The two players turned their backs on each other, devising their own tactics for coin toss. A few steps to reach the baseline was all I could think of.

Ten seconds is enough to walk more than ten steps.

Shortly afterwards, the two referees were afraid to settle down and crossed the arms wide.

"Love All (0: 0)! Ujin Han to Serve! Player Ready! "

The texture of the gooey ball is nice. Wet balls, like the Brazilian Open, weren't used to them. Before hitting, I was already used to a well-finished ball and smooth court.

Hanwoojin's main stage was a hard coat that was clean and tidy as it is now.

'Which do you like better?'

The signal dropped as soon as I destroyed two of the five sub-orbits in a moment and started to worry between the remaining three orbits.

"Play!"

The thoughts flowed like thunderbolts. The ball thrown before the end of the agony drew attention to the sky, attracting thousands of eyes, and Hanwoojin's body, which had been chosen, was violently twisted by diagonal lines.

'The batter.'

[Increases Strength Stat by 3 for 1 stroke]

[Applied to the sub. The restraint of the sub increases.]

[1 second stiffness will be charged immediately after stroke]

It is spared no power for the peat bulletins to announce the beginning. In addition to the overpowering of the baseline, if you're less relaxed, you're better at hitting with power first.

Before Nicholas caught up with the ball, Hanwoojin's racket smashed the falling ball into a red solid line.

Paa Aang!

It hits the racket, plugs into the ground, and soars into the air.

This sequence did not take a second.

One minute was already over when Nicholas stood in front of the racket and clasped his hands.

"Fifteen Love (15: 0)!"

It was an ultra-fast flat serve that even surpassed the record of Sydney International by more than two kilometers.

"… … Ooh, "

3 seconds? 5 seconds?

No, it was a little longer than that.

―――――――― !!

In the second court of Jamsil Olympic Tennis Court, where a silence hovered for a while, a shout burst out to be compared to the sound of thunder.