The Absolute on the Tennis Court - Chapter 178



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Episode 178

Cincinnati Open (13) – Flexible

【“Game, space.”】

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『GAME DURATION: 53 seconds』

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▷ SET 3

6 6(12) 1: New Universe

4 7(14) 0: Marin Cilic

(Patrick McEnroe) – ESPN Commentary

“This is truly amazing. We said a while ago that the outcome of the second set would be against the youngster. But in just 53 seconds, this guy clearly said no. “She is an unbelievably strong spirit.”

(Chris Fowler) – ESPN Caster

“I ended the game with four serves. Two aces and two mistakes from Marin Cilic easily took the point. As you said, it’s pretty amazing. Doesn’t it look like you haven’t taken any damage at all?”

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It was unexpected.

Marin Cilic, who took the court confidently, was confused by the fact that Shinwoo’s momentum did not decrease at all.

This is not a best-of-five game.

It’s a best-of-three game, and this is the last set.

This means that everything is aligned with the 3rd edition.

health.

mentality.

As you play tennis, you learn how to distribute your balance appropriately depending on the type of match.

The reason why a best-of-five Grand Slam match is difficult for inexperienced players is not only because the match itself is long, but also because they are accustomed to best-of-three tennis.

In that sense, Marin Cilic thought Shinwoo gave everything he had in the second set.

I guess I wanted to win somehow.

Since he took the first set first, I believed that he must have been obsessed with the last step that could lead to a match victory and used everything he had, even if it was excessive.

But now, Marin Cilic was feeling the chilly air around him.

If you’re not careful, you’ll end up getting eaten.

No, you will get cut.

Marin Cilic, who returned to the bench and sat down, also began to see things similar to the new universe.

A village with a calm stream flowing.

A stone bridge is built above it.

There were trees growing nearby, and their leaves were blown here and there by the wind.

Saralarak-

The leaves that move their bodies as the wind guides them sing and tickle my ears.

And on one side of the stone bridge, I was confident.

A sword is strapped to his waist.

However, it is not an oriental style as the boy saw.

As Marin Cilic grew up watching, the clothes and equipment were straight out of any movie where the ring was the culprit.

‘Is it Narsil?’

Cilic, who was timid for a moment, shook his head, saying it was a ridiculous imagination, then took his racket and towel and changed courts.

However, it was actually quite attractive.

I thought it was an interesting analogy.

Set score 1:1.

Of the two swordsmen who met on the single tree bridge, only one can reach the final destination.

I don’t particularly have any ill feelings toward the person across from me.

Just doing what needs to be done.

“after-”

Marin Cilic catches his breath and prepares to serve.

I thought the blade had not dulled yet.

You can cut down your opponent as much as you like.

Taang-!

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bang.

Shin Woo-soo receives a sharper, deeper serve, but it is not a good return.

However, just holding the racket was surprising.

Although he was an enemy that had to be defeated, I felt respect for him.

Marin Cilic, who started taking graceful steps, is ready to show his true style.

A quick and accurate serve leads to a return as a chance ball.

The first stroke gives you a clear advantage.

bang!

Shin Woo-joo, who quickly moved across the court with a straight forehand, stretched out his racket again.

bang.

A tennis ball floating high.

Cilic lands the finishing blow.

bang!!

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【“Fifteen, Love.”】

The only place in the city where time has forgotten.

It hasn’t cooled down here yet.

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(Chris Fowler)

“Finally! Marin Cilic perfectly responded to Uju’s slice serve!”

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▷ SET 3

6 6(12) 3 : New Universe (0)

4 7(14) 3: Marin Cilic (15)

From the beginning of the match, Marin Cilic had difficulty dealing with slice serves in the deuce court.

But this time I really got it right.

I couldn’t even respond to the return at all.

Really, he is a great person.

I somehow managed to do it.

Still, at the same time, I came to my senses.

I think I need to do it a little more perfectly in the future.

Not just the sub, but everything.

In the Ad court, prepare to serve again.

Barrel, barrel, barrel.

Barrel, barrel, barrel.

Will my opponent think I may have changed my strategy?

I’ll check that first.

The form of the serve continues to be the same.

Taang-!

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【“Fifteen All-”】

The first serve, aimed at the center service line while standing next to the center mark, resulted in a point.

It was a serve with a little slice.

The opponent could barely move.

Perhaps he expected the opposite.

Barrel, barrel, barrel.

Barrel, barrel, barrel.

Taang-!

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【“Thirty, Fifteen.”】

It was the same serve I returned earlier, but I was able to drop it short thanks to a little more concentration.

This time, my opponent failed to react to the serve bouncing wide to the side, and feeling that I had regained control, I decided to make a change this time.

I plan to put it in WIDE here as well.

I glanced at a corner.

Taang-!

As soon as I put in the serve, I ran forward.

If I’m going to make a change, I want to make it big if possible.

The other person probably couldn’t have predicted my choice.

bang.

Looking at the return I chose with a backhand cross, I just brought the racket in with the intention of using only the kinetic energy of running.

First of all, I plan to pass it in a straight line.

bang.

I was wondering if it would be long, but fortunately it doesn’t seem to be that way.

The ball falls right in front of the baseline.

And at the same time, the opponent appeared.

Am I in the right place now?

The results will tell you that.

bang!

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“iced coffee… .”

Marin Cilic’s forehand shot, which was aimed at passing, goes off the line.

It was unfortunate that it was the opponent’s mistake and I couldn’t check if I was standing in the right position, but I decided to be satisfied with the fact that I scored a goal, so I turned around and walked to the baseline.

Ask the ball person for the ball.

Some have traces of being written on.

Among them, choose the one that is in the best condition.

Toong-

Toong-

After sending the remaining two balls back to the ball person, I stood back in the deuce court and decided to finish the game.

Barrel, barrel, barrel.

Barrel, barrel, barrel.

Taang-!

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bang.

Although the serve was in a bad position and a little bad, the opponent was able to respond well.

A long return.

The speed was also good.

This is proof that you used your wrist properly.

It seems long.

I don’t want to deal with it as a half volley.

I wanted to hit the forehand properly.

So I turned around and quickly moved my feet.

The point where the ball is expected to fall.

I put my right foot in front of it.

Fortunately, this choice was correct, and I tilted my body slightly to the right to adjust the height so that it was not affected by the mechanism.

and.

jitterbug.

bang!

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bang!

The rally that follows.

The other person tried to tie me up again.

But first, I changed the rhythm.

bang!

I intentionally adjusted the grip to a full-western grip and hit a forehand that created a strong top spin.

This is the method I used during my match with Song Ga.

I want to push my opponent back.

As the distance increases, the chance of your opponent’s flat forehand being caught in the net increases.

If you don’t like it, you have to change your strategy.

It’s not like there’s no possibility of taking risks.

I just took a gamble once.

bang!

The net clearance of the opponent’s shot that fell back was noticeably higher than before.

However, it is not a shot with top spin.

The other person is not good at it.

This may be the reason why it is weak on clay courts.

bang!

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bang!

When the tide turned and the backhand rally began, I took a slice right away.

bang.

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bang!

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bang.

The opponent is strong.

I take it and gently.

In the end, the winner of the fairly long rally was.

widely.

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“Wow-!!”

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【“Game, space.”】

I became someone who constantly tried to lower the bounce with backhand slices.

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(Song Min-hee) – JTBS Caster

“This is a really high level match. And aren’t you so proud and confident that one of the main characters in this match is Shin Woo Joo? “These are two people who didn’t back down even an inch in the final set.”

(Lee Hyung-taek) – JTBS Commentary

“This match is a match where Shin Woo-joo shouts out to everyone. Why am I here, even though I’m only fifteen years old? no. Why do I have to be here? You can’t reach the Masters semifinals simply by luck. It’s already been over two and a half hours. After a match, it seems like it’s been almost three hours, and there’s never been a single moment where you haven’t been playing at the highest level in the world. I really hope Shin Woo Joo makes it to the finals.”

(Song Min-hee)

“For that you really need brakes. But even as Marin Cilic, you don’t want to lose a match like this.”

(Lee Hyung-taek)

“What if I don’t lose? “I couldn’t sleep that day.”

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“Hwi-ik!”

“Poof!”

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“Chilichi!!”

“@$#%@!!”

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“New Universe Piety—ing!!”

“Space Fighting!!”

I thought about it while sitting on the bench.

This means that the opponent’s sword may have become a little dull.

The basis was the previous receiving game.

Even though it was all first serves and no faults, I received six out of seven serves.

It is difficult to pinpoint something.

Because it’s just a feeling.

but.

【“Cilic’s serve.”】

Barrel, barrel, barrel, barrel… .

I run the circuit hoping that my prediction will be correct.

There is nothing bad about being positive.

Isn’t it?

Taang-!

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uh?

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bang.

As expected, hasty predictions are not good.

Now a very fast serve has come in.

My body reacted unexpectedly and I received the serve, but it was such a strong serve that I was curious as to how I did it.

The return was incredibly high.

If it continues like this, it is a chance ball.

Moreover, it is a first strike situation, which is the opponent’s favorite, and he is falling into a perfect position to take the forehand to suit his taste.

Yes, I admit it.

I was a little loose.

It seemed like a good choice to score this time and focus properly from the next serve.

however.

bang!!

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“OUT!!”

The opponent made a mistake with a perfect chance ball.

As if it was natural, the challenge was taken.

match!

match!

match!

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“Wow!”

“iced coffee… .”

I was the one who was able to rejoice amid the mixed joys and sorrows, and Marin Cilic, who made the mistake, frowned and turned away.

This is a mistake that would not normally be made.

How should I accept this?

And that moment.

The air around me changed again.

The opponent was again wearing a sword instead of a racket.

The difference from before is that there are scars.

There were wounds here and there that looked like they had been cut by a knife, and the blood flowing from them could be seen soaking the clothes.

The match continues without much time to think.

Taang-!

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bang.

Serve coming from the forehand side.

I simply accepted it.

Marin Cilic, who was looking at the long dropped ball, jumped slightly and took the forehand.

bang!

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bang!

The rally got a little faster.

During the exchange of shots, I felt that my opponent was impatient, so I focused on maintaining a steady rhythm and making the rally last longer.

But.

bang!

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widely.

During a rally that could be described as ordinary, the opponent’s forehand was caught in the net.

And again, I saw the injured person in my eyes.

I was so exhausted that I leaned on my sword.

Then everything returned to normal again.

Marin Cilic still has an expressionless expression.

I believed what I saw.

So, the one who is tired.

Barrel, barrel, barrel, barrel… .

Taang-!

Marin Cilic’s serve was the first of its kind since the match began.

The speed was fast, but the direction was straight ahead.

There was no need to move one’s feet side to side.

I received a return with a backhand.

bang.

While I was naturally focusing my gaze on my opponent, the electronic display board showed that the previous serve was 127 miles per hour (approximately 204.4 km/h).

It was the fastest in this set.

As I was watching the returned ball, the air changed again and an opponent appeared with his hand on the grip of a sword.

Then he made a move.

bang!

And I also fought back with my sword.

bang!

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bang!

Two sword blades bathed in moonlight clashed frantically in the air, while the sword swung by the opponent aimed at my empty side.

Just when I thought I was going to get cut.

widely.

The opponent’s sword stuck in the wrong bamboo.

So I immediately swung the knife.

【“Love, 40.”】

Today I had my first triple breakpoint opportunity.

The opponent is now reeling.

One final blow and I feel like I’ll collapse right away.

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(Chris Fowler)

“This is a desperate crisis.”

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Barrel, barrel, barrel, barrel… .

I couldn’t hear anything other than the sound of the ball bouncing.

I couldn’t even see anything outside the court.

I felt like I was completely focused on the match.

Taang-!

Serves aimed deep are very sharp.

The body began to move along with the ball.

Could know.

no.

I could feel it.

This means that my current serve is a full-throated blow from my opponent, and that it is his last resistance in an attempt to hurt me before he collapses.

I knew there was no need to swing the knife.

All you have to do is pour it out.

softly.

Softer.

bang.

The return with a slice landed on the opponent’s court, and the opponent caught the long ball with his forehand.

but.

“YEAH—–!!!!!!”

“Waaah!!!”

The tennis ball that hit the racket immediately bounced in the wrong direction, and I clenched my fist and screamed as I heard a sound that clearly belonged to Ace Coach.

“VAMOS!!!”

Surely, one day, I will have to explain to the camera why I shout VAMOS.

【“Game, space.”】

A break point achieved at a critical moment.

Beyond the net, a swordsman has fallen.

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▷ GAME SET (Semifinals)

6 6(12) 6: New Universe

3 7(14) 3: Marin Cilic

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“COME HERE!! COME HERE!!”

“ha ha ha.”

Ace Joyce, who was very excited, let out a loud voice and hugged Shin Woo Joo.

This victory, which was worthy of marking a page in Shin Woo Joo’s career, was so thrilling, and it was accompanied by an impressive scene of the standing ovation he received at over 11 p.m.

It was a match that lasted a whopping 3 hours and 7 minutes, and the content itself was so great that it was talked about for a long time.

“I knew it! “I knew it!”

“What are you talking about?”

“Mulberry! and you! I knew in advance that you two would be fantastic partners?! Da—am!! “If tomorrow wasn’t the final, I would have popped some champagne.”

“haha. yes.”

“huh? But what about mulberry?”

“uh?”

As the new universe that was clearly visible just a moment ago was no longer visible, TNU was startled and began to look around.

And then.

“I… .”

“huh?”

Shin Woo Joo is sitting on the floor.

The boy is scratching his head awkwardly.

“I have no strength in my legs at all.”

“… .”

“… .”

“haha. “How do I do this?”

“… .”

Five seconds were enough for the excited atmosphere to subside.

The coaches move according to Andrei’s instructions.

Ace lifted Shin Woo Joo and hugged him.

After some time, TNU learned that the new universe’s physical strength was completely depleted.

“How long until the finals?”

“hmm… “16 hours.”

“… .”

“… .”

Cincinnati Open final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Moreover, his opponent is Andy Murray, ranked second in the world.

“D—am…” .”

Among the people who can’t hide their embarrassment, Shin Woo-joo is smiling and scratching his head awkwardly.

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▷ GAME SET (Final)

6 6: [2nd place] Andy Murray (1)

3 2: [31st] Shinwooju