The Absolute on the Tennis Court - Chapter 179



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Episode 179

Burn&Rebirth

※ Status of New Universe, Week 4, August 2016

1) Tour participation status: Participation

↳ 2016 Cincinnati Open (Masters)

↳ Result: Runner-up

(2) Total points

↳ Previous: 1,657 points

↳ Additional points: 600 points for runner-up

↳ Points lost: None

↳ Total: 2,257 points (↑ 600 points)

(3) ATP ranking table

↳ Previous: 31st place

↳ Highest ranking: 31st

↳ Current: 15th (↑16)

(4) Cumulative prize money

↳ Original: $812,675.27

↳ Added: $409,270.00

↳ Total: $1,221,945.27

↳ Hanhwa-ro: ￦ 1,418,812,772 won

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※ 2016 US Open

-> Grade: Grand Slam

-> Period: 2016.08.25.~2016.09.11. (including preliminaries)

-> Seed information

-> 2016.08.22. standard

-> Nationality/ATP ranking

1. Novak Djokovic (Serbia/1st place)

2. Andy Murray (UK/2nd place)

3. Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland/4th place)

4. Rafael Nadal (Spain/5th place)

5. Milos Raonic (Canada/6th place)

6. Kei Nishikori (Japan/7th)

7. Dominic Thiem (Austria/9th place)

8. Marin Cilic (Croatia/10th)

9. Jo-Wilfried Songa (France/11th)

10. David Ferrer (Spain/12th)

11. Gael Monfils (France/13th)

12. David Goffin (Belgium/14th)

13. Shin Woo Joo (Korea/15th place)

14. Richard Gasquet (France/16th)

15. Roberto Agut (Spain/17th)

16. Nick Kyrgios (Australia/18th)

17. Feliciano Lopez (Spain/19th)

18. Bernard Tomic (Australia/20th)

19. Pablo Cuevas (Uruguay/21st)

20. Steve Johnson (USA/22nd)

21. John Isner (USA/23rd)

22. Ivo Karlovic (Croatia/24th)

23. Grigor Dimitrov (Bulgaria/25th)

24. Kevin Anderson (South Africa/26th)

25. Luca Fouille (France/27th)

26. Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany/28th)

27. In Jack (USA/29th)

28. Alexander Zverev (Germany/30th)

29. Martin Klizan (Slovakia/31st)

30. Sam Quarry (USA/32nd)

31. Gilles Simon (France/33rd)

32. Albert Ramos (Spain/34th)

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#. August 24, 2016

#-One. USA, Mason

#-2. Comfort Suites Mason

“Are you still sleeping?”

“huh.”

“… Phew-”

It’s already been 3 days since the Cincinnati Open ended.

And during this period, TNU was stranded.

After the final match against Andy Murray, Shin Woo-joo fainted in the SUV on the way back to the hotel.

The doctor said he was just asleep.

“Hasn’t it been almost 50 hours?”

“It’s similar.”

“The doctor said I was asleep, but wouldn’t it be okay to go to a big hospital at this point?”

“Whoa-”

Andrei takes a long breath and falls into deep thought.

Originally, I should have been in New York by now.

The plan was to stay in Cincinnati for two more days to rest and then board a flight to New York this morning.

But I can’t do that now.

This is because the new universe is sleeping soundly.

It’s already been 54 hours.

I woke up every now and then to eat and drink water, but every time I saw the new universe, it looked like a zombie.

He even said nonsense.

[“When is the final?”]

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[“The finals are over?”]

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[“Are you kidding me? “I’m going to sleep for a bit.”]

The last words were left around 6 PM yesterday.

For reference, it is now 11 am the next day.

“You can participate in the US Open, right?”

“Because there’s still a lot of time left.”

“There are 5 days left. “It’s time to prepare.”

“… .”

“Do not misunderstand. I’m not trying to force you to participate. The universe is the most important to me too. What I mean is, if you can’t go to New York, you better notify the ATP as early as possible.”

“That’s right.”

You must notify at least three days in advance so that the organizer has time to plan a new draw.

Considering the nature of the industry, where reputation is important, we had to consider that the image of an irresponsible athlete who only notified his or her absence right before the competition would follow and harass him like a tag.

Although they knew all of this very well, what made Andrei frustrated was that they themselves did not know the boy’s exact condition.

When he got hungry, he would quietly come down and eat, then make strange noises like a person in a daze, and then return to the guest room.

One day, he jumped straight into the bed in Andrei’s room and fainted, which is why the current meeting of TNU coaches is held in what was originally a guest room in New Universe.

“It must have consumed a lot of energy.”

“It was harsh for a fifteen year old.”

“therefore.”

This Cincinnati Open was a typical case where an unfinished body could not keep up with the boy’s mental strength.

This is why the coaches did not know his physical limitations.

One of the reasons may have been that as he rapidly began to gain fame, he had less time to rest due to doing things other than tennis.

When I think about it now, I feel a lot of regret.

I should have paid more attention to the boy.

Of course, no one would have known this.

Because it was something I didn’t even know about.

But Andrei didn’t want to make excuses.

Whatever the reason, we should have taken better care of it.

It might have been better to give up on the Atlanta Open.

“We have to do better next year.”

“Hmm-”

“huh? why?”

“just. “It’s funny that you said next year now.”

“! “Did I do that right away?”

“shit. Are you trying to become like the universe?”

“… .”

“Be honest, Andrei. you… .”

Knock knock.

The moment Ace was about to say something in earnest, a knock was heard and the door opened.

Those who turned their heads towards the entrance felt inexplicably disappointed when they saw that the person who appeared was Philip, but they immediately stood up after checking the boy who was following them.

“Wow – is today the 24th?”

“Bong… know?”

“Honestly, I don’t remember anything at all. “Did I faint?”

“You have no memory at all?”

“It’s not like it doesn’t exist at all.”

Shin Woo-joo, scratching his head, said he remembered visiting the Lindner Family Center again for the finals.

But Match’s memory is unclear.

“I thought it was a dream.”

“So when is the finals?” .”

“I guess I said that too. yes. Actually, I woke up about an hour ago, and I couldn’t even tell where I was. So I lay in bed, closed my eyes, and slowly thought.”

The boy realized that the Cincinnati Open final against Andy Murray, which he thought was a dream, was not a dream, so he turned on his cell phone and checked the date.

Philippe, who happened to stop by to check on the state of the new universe, saw this, and after a brief conversation, he came here.

“however.”

“huh?”

“Why did the room change?”

“… haha.”

“Da—am. “You really don’t seem to remember anything.”

“yes?”

The moment Andrei, laughing in despair, was about to start explaining, a tremendous growling sound was heard from Shinwooju’s stomach.

At this, the boy smiles awkwardly.

And the people who see it.

Ace, who was looking at the new universe with his eyes wide open, started laughing explosively, and Andrei, who was a little out of his wits, asked to talk while eating.

But then, Shin Woo-ju snapped his fingers and raised his voice as if something had occurred to him.

“oh! 24th! “Shouldn’t we go to New York?”

“Damn, I know.”

“?”

“I guess we have a lot to talk about.”

“??”

“yes?”

Ace looked back at Andrei and winked, and the TNU leader, who smiled gently, gave a look of agreement.

Andrey Simich thought.

They say they are participating in the US Open.

Shinwooju is completely fine now.

* * *

#. 6 hours later

#-One. On a plane to New York

Currently I am sitting in business class.

Fortunately, the seat next to me was empty.

It was a shock to me that I slept for over 50 hours.

I wondered if anyone could sleep that well.

“Have you read that?”

“no. “I’m going to read it when we take off.”

“… okay.”

Coach Ace nods and puts on his headset.

I think he was trying to give me some alone time.

“Well, do you need anything?”

“ah… “Can you give me some water?”

“If that’s the case, here.”

“huh?”

A flight attendant came and tried to take care of what I needed, but another flight attendant behind me handed me the water I requested.

The expression of the person in front of me hardens slightly.

Why?

Anyway, the two flight attendants in front left.

After a while, the plane moved.

I turned my head for a moment and looked out the window.

I didn’t actually stay long in this place, nicknamed the Queen’s City, and stayed in a quiet neighborhood called Mason for about 10 days.

Will you come back here again next year?

At that time, I hope I don’t fall.

oh-

It floats.

The wind blowing from a low altitude caused the plane to shake uneasily for a moment, and only after the aircraft had completely stabilized did I open my eyes and take out the envelope I had placed in front of me.

Coach Ace said that the hotelier delivered this early the morning after the finals.

This is letter paper.

And the person who wrote this is none other than

This is Andy Murray.

@@@

『I knew right away that you were crazy. And that you are discharged. I thought it was an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to easily add to the championship, right?』

@@@

haha.

The honest expression made me laugh.

I fell in love with letters again.

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『The reason I decided to write this letter is because I know you won’t remember. I’ve been like that before too. Tennis is a sport where mental power dominates the body. So I have to become stronger. Both physically and mentally. 』You know what I mean?』

“anyway. Even though you were out of your mind, you were amazing. If I had shown 100% of my skills, I wouldn’t have been able to guarantee victory. universe. You are doing something greater than anyone else right now. Not only me, but even Roger and Novak.』

@@@

As I read the letter up to this point, one of the flight attendants brought me protein bars and milk. I actually didn’t like being interrupted, but I accepted the gifts with a smile.

Then I quickly turned my attention to the letter again.

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『Don’t be in a hurry. This is exactly the story I wanted to tell. If you were a competitor threatening my legacy, you would never have said this. Of course, next year or the year after, you will definitely become my most difficult opponent.』

“But remember this. Next year or the year after, you will win even more trophies. During your future career, you will experience countless wins that cannot even be compared to mine. I can assure you.』

『Dear universe. Don’t be in a hurry. And I hope you always have good people by your side. I think all your coaches right now are good people. If you need a recommendation, please contact me. then. See you in New York.』

@@@

That was the end of the content.

I carefully folded the letter and put it in the envelope.

My heart is starting to feel warm somehow.

I often exchanged DMs with Andy Murray after Queen’s Club, and he posted congratulations on my win at the Washington Open and my Olympic gold medal.

Other than that, I didn’t spend much time with him, so I was a bit puzzled by this favor.

Before I knew it, Coach Ace came and sat next to me.

He told me this while eating cookies.

“At first, I think you were surprised when you were younger.”

“Okay… “I guess?”

“huh. I would have been proud of it. But now that letter? vs. am. I think you got recognition. “As a professional tennis player on the ATP tour.”

“… “I’m thrilled.”

“Hell Yeah-”

Things haven’t always been good since I started playing tennis, but the same would have been true if I had made different choices.

Nothing has only good sides.

The bright side and the dark side.

That’s how the world is structured.

“The bright side? The dark side? Mulberry you… .”

“Woah. Ace Coach.”

“Tsk tsk tsk tsk. “Are you scared?”

“Why are you going that way from there?”

“This is the privilege of black people.”

“I’m a yellow person?”

“You too can enjoy your own privileges.”

It’s an Asian privilege… .

what?

To be honest, I never thought about it that way.

“Otherwise… .”

“You can make it yourself.”

“oh. “That’s a good idea.”

“I thought it would be your style.”

I think as I bump fists with Coach Ace.

Andy Murray is right.

It’s important to have good people by your side.

Because then I can also get better.

People hate the negative emotions that come from negative experiences, and I do too, but if I could just fully accept them, wouldn’t I be a better person the next day?

why.

Don’t they say it’s darkest before the sun rises?

Gaining experience is important.

Later, when I get older, I can become a great adult like my coaches, right?

“But hey… .”

“yes?”

When I arrived in New York, got off the plane, and got on the shuttle bus, Coach Ace pointed to the white envelope in my hand and said this.

“It turned around. “That’s a gift for the flight attendants again?”

“yes. “He took care of it for me to eat.”

“… shit. “It’s like a world without its intestines.”

“huh? Would you like one?”

“it’s okay. “I’m going to have a quiet drink of cola or something.”

“??”

While going to collect my luggage, I suggested something to eat, but Coach Ace reacted indifferently.

Why was Coach Ace sulking?

I have no way of knowing.

The other coaches nearby just laughed.

* * *

[US Open Tennis 2016: Various news and predictions – bleacherreport]

↳ Men’s Champion – Novak Djokovic: Despite withdrawing from the Olympics and skipping the Cincinnati Open due to a wrist injury, Novak Djokovic is still the favorite to win the title. He’s looking to win back-to-back U.S. Open titles, and if he’s healthy, you can bet he’ll have no opponents.

↳ Women’s Championship – Serena Williams: She swallowed tears as she lost to Roberta Vinci in the semifinals of last year’s US Open. With her just one step away from the Calendar Grand Slam, her loss last year must have been even more painful. As if to prove this, Serena seemed to be affected by finishing runner-up at the Australian and French Opens, but she won again at Wimbledon, signaling that she was the queen back.

↳ Men’s dark horse – Shin Woo Joo: This 15-year-old boy is completely rewriting tennis history. Since he debuted on the ATP World Tour via the Queen’s Club Championship, he has gone on to win two World Tour titles and reach the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. And he even finished second in the previous Masters Cincinnati Open. Although he is one step short of winner level, he is still the most exciting player.

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(Chris McKendry) – ESPN Press Room Host

“You may remember that we introduced you to a boy last June. It was only a short time ago, but now many more people will know this boy’s face. “This is Shin Woo-joo, the first ever Vogue Asia exclusive model, winner of the Washington Open, and recent runner-up at the Cincinnati Open.”

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(Sophia Morris) – NBC Reporter

“With Shin Woo-soo’s participation in the US Open confirmed, there is news that world-class fashion giants will visit New York to capture the boy’s heart. The people being mentioned include Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, and Marc Jacobs.”

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(Peter Hitchner) – 9news

“Tomorrow, the 2016 US Open begins with qualifying matches. The tournament, which is also the last Grand Slam of the year, attracts some of the best tennis players alive, barring injuries. In the men’s division, Novak Djokovic is aiming to take advantage of Roger Federer’s absence to win the championship, while Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka, and Shin Woo-joo are strong competitors, aiming for the top spot at the US Open.”

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(Gigi Salmon) – BBC Radio 5

“The last remaining Grand Slam of the year is about to begin. “It’s getting a lot more attention this year, and we know why.”

(Claire McDonell) – BBC Radio 5

“of course. The universe is currently in the tennis world. No, it is receiving the most attention in the entire sports world. I can’t even remember the last time there was this much interest in tennis. “The global media is rushing to report on the boy, and it feels like I’m watching a pop star.”

(Gigi Salmon)

“To be exact, it would be K-Pop. “Because I’m from Korea.”

(Claire McDonell)

“haha. “I guess so.”

(Gigi Salmon)

“But this boy’s popularity cannot be exaggerated. The US Open is planning to decorate the entire Times Square with a new universe in time for the opening day of the tournament finals. I can hear his sponsors squealing with joy from here. I always thought that male athletes and their looks were separate things, but after seeing the case of Shin Woo Joo, my thoughts changed. How will the undeniable ATP star perform at the US Open? .”

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@jayz

Now you’re in New York

(Listing Shin Woo Joo’s photo and his song together)