God of Tennis

At 11: 00 a.m., there was no popularity at the NK Convenience Restaurant, even though it was supposed to be people in their own time. It was just two people leaning against the table with their faces shocked.

It was they, Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyeok, who had preached a major task from the presentation ceremony in the supervision room a little while ago.

What am I supposed to do? ’

Han Woo-jin was in trouble.

Did Choi Yeon Hyuk attend the Tokyo Open in his past? In Hanwoojin's memory, the Tokyo Open was a record-breaking contest with Kim Hyeong-hyung going up to the 4th river.

It was not a place for Rookie to make her debut year, nor was it a place for her to make a significant contribution.

But the past changes differently from memory. The world that was interposed with the impurity called Han Woo-jin may not have been able to flow back in time. Just as Kim Hyung lost to him at the Seoul Open, the glory of the past is unchanging.

The world the winner takes after all. He decided to stop caring about someone who was the original owner, but it was a shame that the records he remembered were denied one by one.

‘Let's think calmly for a moment. ’

Han Woo-jin cleared up the mess in his head. What he had to do was simple. Make sure you're in the Tokyo Open. So we can get a quote on how to summarize the second half of 2006.

300 ATP points.

It was never easy. 100 points is big enough for the mid-10th place athletes in the world ranking like Hanwoojin. Where he was, he was ranked between 20th and 30th when he scored another 100 points.

It was also a score to win three consecutive Seoul Open or Kim Choon Open level competitions. While Han Woo-jin had little trouble at the Challenger level, winning was not always definitive.

Moreover, if the contest was won for three consecutive weeks, it was possible to break the condition like Kim. When I became in such a state, I could consider it impossible to challenge the Tokyo Open even if I collected all 300 points. The majority of the main shipbuilding electronics

You cannot battle unstoppable at the ranker ATP500.

Then there was only one path. And that was why Han Woo-jin couldn't make a quick decision.

“Woojin, what about you? ”

“Me?”

It was history that broke the silence between the two who were considering it a long time. He was making a disgraceful face. Even though he believed in his talents and gained victory, ATP tours seemed to be discreet.

Well, it was worth it. I've seen the bitterness of ATP250 league Mets Open, so I might even be afraid to speak at the top league, Tokyo Open.

However, when I saw such an unconfident face, Han Woo-jin's thoughts that were flowing changed direction. I felt like he was overlooking himself or something.

Can you do it? Can you beat it?

Shouldn't you be obsessed with that?

“… I do. ”

Before the decision retreated, Han Woo-jin opened his mouth and said. The ATP500 League could not take a step back and climb to the top.

But he decided. I'll do it.

Then, Choi Hyuk opened his eyes wide, surprised. I didn't think it would be so quick to make a decision.

“Maybe it's too much? I'm sure you're right, but it's a tough competition for our debut year. Besides, you can't over-point 300 points in more than a month. ”

Han Woo-jin nodded his head. In fact, more plausibly, Choi Hyuk was right than him or the tribute. It was unprecedented in South Korea for a newcomer to claim the seed rights of the ATP500 less than a year after his debut.

It was too much for two people who had been featured since junior years in tennis developed countries such as France and England, who were living in a barren country.

The ATP tours are all overseas, and the Challenger League is almost over this year. You had to travel overseas to earn 300 points in a month.

But why would he say that?

Han Woo-jin knew the answer. But I didn't take it out of my mouth.

“I'm still going to do it. If I don't collect 300 points, I won't be able to get out, and I think it will be better for me to focus on running the game once I have a clear goal. ”

“I see. Maybe you can think that way. ”

When Choi Hyuk heard the words around him, he revealed his face. In fact, this case was just an option according to the director. You don't have to do it if you don't want to, as long as you can. But the thing is, I don't think the two of you weigh that much.

Common sense was more like "please."

In addition, Han Woo-jin had hardly ever been expected of anyone. It was different from what my family cared about. He had nothing to do with the expectation that he would win, the expectation that he would perform well.

I didn't think anyone was good. I had expectations from my former supervisor. Han Woo-jin wanted to return the favor. It was the first feeling I ever felt.

Hanwoojin got up from his seat. From now on, I had to save even a little time. In just a month, a murderous schedule was waiting for him to collect 300 points.

“And,”

“Huh?"

Choi Hyeon Hyuk was thinking of something. Then, Han Woo-jin said to him.

“Our game isn't over yet, is it? ”

“Ah.”

The sound I didn't think of came back to the eyes of Choi Hyuk. Yeah, that fits. Korea's genius, Choi Yeon-Hyuk, seemed to have a confident face. I didn't want to see the grass die like before.

“Isn't that a good stage? Tokyo Open.”

“… and that too. ”

They no longer spoke. I didn't have to say anything more.

The restaurant of the NK Seafood Vessel was once again quiet without a man.

* * *

“It's okay for Woojin to react to the interview. I'm ready to hear about the newcomer theme and all that, but there's nothing bad about it. ”

When the awards ceremony came to Tokyo Open, she was excited. I couldn't help but try not to get excited because my player was trying to win.

On the contrary, Han Woo-jin was a bit embarrassed. I was wondering what I would have to explain to her. It has little experience, but knowledge makes it hard to keep up with anyone in a ship. You know the ATP500 better than anyone.

It was obvious.

“Well, there's still a bit of a shortage of nominations... but in a year or so, it'll be a lot higher, won't it? I don't know if they're going to be advertising or anything like that. ”

Shin Se-yeon, who was chattering without knowing it, gradually lowered her voice. It was because I noticed that Han Woo-jin's face, listening to her, was unusual.

“Mr. Woojin? Is something wrong? ”

“Hmm... It's hard to explain. ”

He began to scratch his back once. I took out all the contents of the prize ceremony without hiding. At least to Shin Se-yeon, who was an agent, it was something I had to talk to. She twists her chin with a slight frown on a fine Ami.

It was surprising to Han Woo-jin, but Shin Se-yeon was not surprised. On the contrary, it was because I had received a comment from a former director once before.

‘You're serious. ’

You must have such high hopes for Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyeok. Unlike Shin Se-yeon, who is just a new agent, the weight of emotions has been accumulated in a different dimension. There was a reason for pushing through the breach of contract to air the two rookies.

Besides,

‘I think Woojin is willing to do it. ’

It's been almost half a year since I met Han Woo-jin. She was able to see what she was thinking just by looking at her lacking face.

The agent's job is to lead as many athletes as he wants. Shin Se-yeon sighed lightly with her hands raised. I did not feel a bit overwhelmed, but I also expected to see the progress Han Woo-jin has shown so far.

“Phew, okay. If he wanted to talk to me, he must have thought a lot about it. ”

It was rare for him to tell others what was not organized within him. Even more so, when it comes to scheduling the competition. It meant that by the time I got out of my mouth, I was already halfway through my decision.

At least 300 points. Considering the ATP500, it was a reasonable request, but the story would be different if you had less than a month left to compete. At Hanwoojin level, 300 points must be won in 3 consecutive contests. When you're bored, you win a cup on the ATP tour.

This is different from the top rankers holding.

Shin Se-yeon opened her laptop first. I was going to look into the schedule of the competition as soon as possible.

“Let's start with the upcoming Challenge League. The league is almost over in Korea, so it might be easier to catch it in Japan or China. ”

“I'm sorry. I'm asking too much. ”

He bows his head in a blameless look. As an agent, you don't just have to follow the will of the player. If Shin Se-yeon objected and expressed a negative position at the Tokyo Open, even Han Woo-jin could not be ignored.

But she chose to support him. I knew it was hard, but I put my trust in a player named Han Woo-jin.

After wrestling with the laptop keyboard for a long time, she drew up several competitions. However, his expression was never bright. It seemed that the results were not satisfactory. Shin Se-yeon started the story by turning the screen to one side.

“There are only four competitions in all of Asia in September and October. Plus they're all on the same schedule. It will be difficult to earn points in the Challenge League. ”

“What about Europe or America? I think we should go around the tournament even if we have some time to move around. ”

“I've been thinking about you... and the green card, too. Unlike ATP tours, Challengers don't schedule competitions very often, so they're hard to navigate. ”

The conclusion was quick. There was no way to earn points with the Challenger League, where Han Woojin could win a high win. What can I do if I try to enter but there is no competition?

If the schedule seemed right, it was too far away and the travel time was long. Scheduling overlapped when the distance was not far away.

In many ways, it was a situation of retreat.

Han Woo-jin finally let go of what he was hesitating about. It was a choice that might be a mistake.

“… what about the ATP250 league? ”

“! That's...”

Shin Se-yeon also changed her face. ATP250 was not on the level of the league below. As I perceived through the Mets Open, the modifier "World Stage." In Europe, ATP tours are at the Asian level, with top quartile athletes advancing

The difficulty was not guaranteed.

But there was no way. It was best to aim for the ATP Tour to collect 300 points in a short time. Only 1 low-challenge competition is allowed to enter. Filling the missing points with futures was impossible to cover the rest of the schedule.

She knew. The only road left for Han Woo-jin is the thorny field. So I tapped the keyboard without adding anything. The search continued to focus on Asia, where athletes were at a low level.

It's been, what, 10 minutes? Shin Se-yeon called Han Woo-jin, brightening her face a little.

“Woojin, can you take a look at this? ”

“Yes.”

He looks over her shoulder at the glowing screen of the laptop. There was information about the competition with the ATP250 sign on it. Han Woo-jin read out the venue and name of the competition.

“Shenzhen Open? China.”

“When I read it in Korean style,), which will be held around the end of September. And then there's the good news. ”

“What's that? ”

When Han Woo-jin asked, she explained the reason for her bright face.

Even though it was held in China, the ATP Tour was an eye-catching competition for top foreign rankers. Points and prizes were not on the same level as the leagues below.

But this propaganda was a little different.

“This year's Shenzhen Open is not the highest level of athletes who have declared themselves to be a contestant, although they have one 60th place… the rest of them stay around the top 100. It looks like there are a lot of ATP tours happening in other areas at this time of year. ”

Originally, the ATP League winners were in and out of the top 10 in the world rankings. I rarely received a fishery like the Mets Open and won a cup. The average level of participants in the beginning is too high.

At the propaganda opening this year, the regional and temporal requirements were all breathtaking for the lower rankers. However, it was an opportunity for Han Woo-jin. As a point, the rewards on the ATP tour must have been enormous as well.

He opened his mouth without hesitation as she watched the announcement of the propaganda competition opening.

“Promotion Open, please apply. ”

“We can't confirm seed rights. I think it's a good possibility, but we still have a long way to go. ”

“You can start with the preliminaries. We aim to win, but we don't want to get caught in the preliminary round. ”

Hanwoojin empowered his eyes. The big coat on the front door of the homepage made my heart skip. ATP tours, spectators crowding the expansive and colorful stadiums. As a athlete, I was in a blood-boiling environment.

Full month ahead until the end of Tokyo Open.

It was the day the challenge to put his name on the world stage began.

Ends

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