God of Tennis

If you ask Han Woo-jin to go back to the past, what would be different from the previous one? Skills, ranking, salary... It was an endless story, but among them, what I was experiencing was the number and frequency of flights.

"Even if all the old rides are combined, they'll be less than the number of rides this year." ’

Due to the nature of the many tennis tournaments that are attracted abroad in Korea, it was inevitable. In particular, Han Woo-jin has already been named in the world ranking. Usually in Futures, Korea has no reason to hold anything but challenging.

1.

Hanwoojin looked out the window while enjoying a wide seat unique to business seats. The gas rising above the clouds was gliding through the blue sky, bringing in warm sunlight.

“Is there something you need? ”

“No, I'm fine. ”

The crew passes through the passageway and talks to him. However, Han Woo-jin shook his hand because he didn't need anything. It takes less than two hours to get from Korea to Japan anyway. He was finished with his meal before getting on the plane.

“Are you accompanying someone? ”

“… yeah, well. But I don't think he needs anything either. ”

Han Woo-jin returned the horse with a bitter smile. Next to him was Choi Yeon-hyeok. While going around Europe, Choi Hyuk fell asleep at the end of saying hello to him, whether he had accumulated fatigue. To the airport

I dozed off in the car, so I was done talking.

‘I've won three challenges in a row... and I deserve to be tired. ’

Even though there was a difference in level, it was a story that could not be guaranteed to win. The successive victories of the Challengers were unclear even as they reached the world ranker level. If I attach it to a tight schedule, I will drink more.

And Choi Hye Hyuk played three consecutive contests without spare a single day.

However, he seemed to have had an unexpected growth through the persecution.

Han Woo-jin recalled the ability of Choi Yeon-hyeok as soon as he was reunited.

History of Choi (Fatigue)

Strength 62 (3)/HP 67 (3)/Agility 64 (3)

HP 1910/2680 SP 790/790

Forehand: 14 of 20

Backhand: 9/20

Sub-Level: 12/20

Bali Level: 14 of 20

Smash Level: 11/20

Dropshot Level: 9 of 20

Robe Level: 10/20

Special Skill: Slippers (Bali)

“Okuda can't touch it. ”

He mutters in a small voice. It was a growth that made me sigh. Okuda Ryosuke's growth rate was staggering, but it was nothing compared to Choi's history. It was Wimbledon in 2007 that Choi Yeon-Hyuk captured the pinnacle of his career.

It was time to rise even though I didn't know it was high.

Although he was exhausted, he was still in stasis, but he was still four days away from the Tokyo Open headquarters. In four days, he recovered from his fatigue. Just as Han Woo-jin took off his lid by winning the propaganda opening, Choi was also taking a step forward.

At that time, Shin Se-yeon in the backseat pushed out her head. She looks down at the sleeping history of Choi Hyuk and talks.

“Woojin, why don't you close your eyes, too? There's nothing to do for the rest of the time anyway. ”

“I've been so rested lately, I can't sleep. I'd rather practice. ”

It was not an excuse, it was true. Since I slept for more than 8 hours a day and practiced at the level of relaxation, I felt empowered. Hanwoojin has been having a lot of flashing eyes lately. It also meant that there was no fatigue to relieve by sleeping.

“Would you like to see the march again? but this time we have to brief them all without any memorization. ”

“Ugh... I see how hard this is. ”

Han Woo-jin shrugged and accepted the print she handed over. It was also boring to sit still until I arrived like this. There were numerous ranker names listed on the neatly coated marquee.

‘Two Japanese, three Korean... and all the rest are Western or Middle Eastern. ’

Despite the competition taking place in Japan's capital city, there was only one Asian player. Tennis, of course, was a sport that was dominated by the West.

By the way, how many Asian sports do you think are dominant in basketball? With the exception of badminton and ping-pong, there was still an unbeatable wall.

Rather, it was appropriate to say that there were five Orientals.

Suzuki Takuo, Iwamura Satoshi, Kim Hyeong, Han Woo-jin and Choi Yeon-hyeok were the last borders of Asia to attend the Tokyo Open.

‘First, we won't have to face history or Kim Hyung-seong... and then we'll have to meet the emperor on the premise that we will go up to the 4th river? I wish I could meet you. ’

The names of Choi Yeon-hyuk and Kim Hyung were far apart. As long as I didn't make it to the finals, I had nothing to fight for. It meant that we would never have to face each other again. If we don't beat Roger, we won't make it to the finals.

I wasn't sure I could make it to the 4th Precinct. There are only a handful of rankers left, except Roger. Almost all of them reached the top 50 and even the top 10. Even if we don't go to the Emperor, there won't be any enemies that can threaten Han Woojin.

It was everywhere.

Mario, whose name was engraved next to the Croatian flag, was also the same type. He was the top ranker who had fought the current world ranking seventh place and Roger several times.

"Not a single opponent like you. It's a real mess. ’

We cannot guarantee victory against anyone. The Tokyo Open was that high. Han Woo-jin burned more determination than a snarl. My eyes tingled, trying to test myself differently than before.

[Have you had a pleasant journey, guests? Our aircraft will now begin its descent to Tokyo International Airport, which will arrive in approximately five minutes. Today, the Tokyo area is sunny, and the temperature is 25 degrees. Oh, no.

Thank you for always using our Ariana Airlines...]

The announcement of a new arrival rang out. Han Woo-jin looked out his window, looking at the view of Tokyo.

It was the beginning of his final season in the second half of 2006 at the Tokyo Open.

* * *

Around the opening of Tokyo, it was a world-renowned competition. Even the full name was not open in Tokyo. The ATP Federation, collectively referred to as the ATP500 Japan Open, was Japan's leading tennis league.

Therefore, it was natural for coverage from each country to come. After Roger Pedro entered first in the World Ranking Corruption, there was no shortage of news stories. South Korea also dispatched a coverage team to Tokyo in a group of people.

Other stations, as well as MBS, known for its sports channels, were trying to gather news stories by sending or hiring well-versed journalists on the tennis side.

Sports journalists employed by GBC, Kim Woo Bin and Im Jong-gil, were also such cases. As soon as they arrived, they found a place to stay near the Tokyo Big Site where the competition took place.

It was adjacent to the ‘Forest of Arique Tennis' at the Tokyo Open, the Lacuten Open. Ariqué, also known as the shrine of tennis in Japan, is only a 10-minute walk from the Big Site.

The two of them were surprised at the faces of foreigners passing by while walking down the street from their homes. As a tennis writer, there was nothing odd about it.

“Wow, there's more than one player who's been watching TV or articles. This Tokyo Open is gonna be a real hellhole, Hel! ”

“Why do you speak English with such good words? Call it hell. ”

Kim Woo Bin shot lightly beside the end of the road as he shook his head. But he felt the same way. The emperor, of course, and the rest of the athletes, too, had no hand in grabbing the cup on the ATP tour.

Tum in Canada, Mario in Croatia, and Benjamin in Germany… were full of strong reporters who wouldn't have doubted their skills if they had any years.

‘Korean players play on these floors? That doesn't make any sense. ’

The road to death crashes its chin with an unusual look. It was Japan after hearing that there were three Korean players at the Tokyo Open.

However, my expectations were shifted after just one day. It was also a concern of low ratings for national players.

“I don't think this is going to get you a good article. I don't know if I can make it to the 8th if Kim Hyeong is good. ”

“I see. There are a lot of players ranked higher than Kim. Wouldn't it be better to lean on the new gods this time? ”

“Are you Han Woo-jin or Choi Yeon-hyeok? ”

Kim Woobin nodded his head loudly as his friend's reaction did not cool. He thought they were more likely than Kim.

“A veteran is more experienced, but less explosive than a young boy. Han Woo-jin even changed ATP Korea's records, and Choi Hyun-hyung Physical is not something to embrace in the Eastern world. ”

“I have a point...”

It was a sound that matched back and forth. The way of death lightly accepted, he examined the marquee handed out by the association. It was to classify the rankings or ratings of athletes who face the names of Han Woo-jin, Choi Yeon-Hyuk, and Kim.

Soon after he took out his ballpoint pen and checked things, he was forced to frown. It was because it was not just one or two bad reasons.

‘Choi Yeon-Hyuk meets Benjamin on the 16th river, and Kim Hyeong-hyeon meets Robredo from the beginning. They should meet later...’

However, Choi Hye Hyuk was a bit decent. Benjamin remained at the top of the ranks with steady sexuality, but was not satisfied. He wasn't the type of player who could aim for a saw. A level of history with explosive growth in young blood

It was.

But Robredo was a different story.

Jamie Robredo, ranked 18th in the world ranking, was an accomplished net-play master. Compared to Kim, the experience was not lacking, and the physical was even superior.

If someone told him to calculate the odds calmly on his deathbed, he would have to give six or seven to Robredo's side.

“The most fortunate side is Hanwoojin... It's bad luck to wait for the Emperor even if he goes up to the 4th. ”

Although Han Woo-jin was considered the top candidate in South Korea, he could not guarantee the odds of a job with Roger. The final result is a confirmed entry into the 4th river. Of course, even if it was up to 4, I had to double up his ratings.

I couldn't even look at the outcome and write it as an article with the knowledge of the end of the road.

‘Really, I have no idea what's going to happen. ’

And just on the other side of the park, the people he was thinking about appeared.

Han Woo-jin, Choi Yeon-hyeok, and two young geniuses who are looking forward to opening up a new horizon in Korean tennis. A group of five, including the award-winning director and two athlete agents, are making a big move.

The end of the road picked up a camera that had been hung on its neck reflectively.

That's why he's here, and even though he may be excited, the article that needs to be posted tomorrow needs a photo.

As soon as the two players' faces were captured, the death penalty pressed the shutter.

Bang.

< Japan in 2006 > End

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