Chapter 222: The Winner is King

In today's 1/4 finals, Zhou Yu and Risa Nakata, the two favorites for this year's championship, encountered a piece in advance.

Before the game, everyone was afraid to assert who would come out on top and who would stop in the quarterfinals. After all, these two are equally powerful, Risa Nakata was once ranked No. 1 in the women's singles world, and Zhou Yu has defeated her twice in a row.

For this game, Zhou Yu made full preparations and made several sets of plans for Nakata Risa's habitual style of play.

Zhou Yu thought about all the possibilities in the game, but the only thing he didn't expect was that not long after the opening of the first game, Risa Nakata suddenly lost her form after Zhou Yu used a quick counterattack to overcome her high-distance ball pulling and hanging play.

In this game, Zhou Yu won easily 2:0 in the end.

The other semi-final is about to begin, with Jiang Yufei and the tournament's top seed Kamal on the horizon, and the winner between the two will face Zhou Yu for the right to the final in the next semi-final.

In the off-site interview area, after answering a few questions from reporters, Zhou Yu hurried to the stands.

At this time, the match between Jiang Yufei and Kamal had not yet started, and Coach Xiao Xu was taking Jiang Yufei to play a small game to help her warm up.

Coach Qian and Director Yan sat in the on-site coach's seat behind the baffle, both exchanging something with serious faces, and the atmosphere between the two was even more tense than Zhou Yu's game just now.

Indeed, as the most junior player in the quarterfinals, Jiang Yufei met Kamal, who was recognized as at his peak, and it was not easy to win.

Zhou Yu had already walked to the stands of the Chinese team and was about to find a vacant seat when someone stretched out his hand to her: "Congratulations on entering the semi-finals!"

Seeing that it was Zhao Ziang, Zhou Yu shook hands with him, and then made a joke: "If you always occupy the No. 1 position in the world men's singles rankings, will you be bored?"

"You don't have to ask me this, Xiao Gui He feels more deeply than me. Zhao Ziang said, pointing behind him, "Your mother and they are here." ”

Zhou Yu was stunned, then raised his head, Qiao Fang and the others were really sitting in the back row.

"I went up. Zhou Yu laughed happily, retreated to the side aisle, and walked up.

Coach Feng was already looking at Zhou Yu, and when she came up, he immediately praised: "Xiao Yu is playing now, and she is more and more like your mother back then. ”

Xu Hui was amused and laughed, pulled Zhou Yu, asked her to sit next to Qiao Fang, turned to Coach Feng and said, "This is called blue out of blue is better than blue." ”

Old Qiao stretched out his head, looked at Xu Hui, and said to Zhou Yu: "Uncle Qiao wishes you all the way to the finals, and we can also follow you." I found out last night that I didn't book tickets for the next few games. Fortunately, Zifeng was here, and we were also guests of the national team. This position is much clearer than the seat we booked! ”

"Can you speak," Xu Hui complained, "For a long time, Xiao Yu played the game, just to get you free tickets?"

"Am I not encouraging the children!" said old Joe.

Qiao Fang was amused, and also supported Lao Qiao: "Xu Hui, you are all abroad, be polite to Lao Qiao, if you make him so angry that he runs home by himself, what will you do?"

"Isn't there Zifeng, my old Qiao's half-baked English, he really doesn't dare to run by himself. Xu Hui happily teased her husband.

Zhou Yu looked around, just now she found that there was no one missing, and she kept wondering in her heart, but in front of Qiao Fang, she was embarrassed to show it.

"Little girl, who are you looking for?" asked Xu Hui deliberately.

"What about Senior Brother?" Zhou Yu had an excuse, "Why didn't he accompany you?"

Zifeng was temporarily invited by the TV station to be a guest commentator. Qiao Fang replied.

Zhou Yu sighed, and began to stretch his neck and look towards the media area.

"Your Aunt Xu and I went to Beibei's hospital last night, and it can be regarded as seeing him on your behalf," Qiao Fang said again: "Beibei's treatment has been fine in the past two days." According to his mother, the pain has eased a little, and when the indicators are stabilized, he will almost be able to leave for China. Zifeng is helping to contact the airline, and Beijing may also send doctors and nurses over. ”

"By the way, Beibei's mother must let us help thank the leaders and players of the national team, your donations, she has written them down, saying that when the child is well, she must find a way to return it to you. Xu Hui said.

The smile on Zhou Yu's face gradually faded. Xiao Zifeng said in a phone call to Zhou Yu yesterday that Dr. Jiang looked at the imaging data transmitted by the hospital here and came to the conclusion that if no better treatment could be found, Bei Bei might need to have her leg amputated.

This kind of thing, whether for adults or children, is too cruel.

Beibei's mother said that in the past two days, the child has been lying on the hospital bed, no matter how hard it is, he must watch the game of the Chinese team. Especially Xiao Yu's, he refused to fall behind in a single game," Xu Hui looked at Zhou Yu: "Bei Bei treats you as an idol and says that you promised him, you will definitely win the championship this time, and he will definitely defeat the disease." ”

Zhou Yu leaned his head on Qiao Fang's shoulder and looked at the field. The excitement of winning just now became a little uneasy because of Beibei's news.

The match between Jiang Yufei and Kamal has begun, even if it is so far away, Zhou Yu can still hear Kamal's roar.

"I'm playing psychological warfare again," Coach Feng said, "Ordinary people really can't resist her tricks, now it depends on Jiang Yufei's psychological quality." ”

"No problem, we've all learned Kamal's style. Zhou Yu had already sat up straight and watched the game intently.

I can't help but say that Kamal is in too good shape today, and he is faster than Jiang Yufei in terms of rhythm and speed. And Jiang Yufei was suppressed by the opponent from the beginning and had to defend passively. Kamal obviously wanted a quick decision, and didn't give Jiang Yufei a chance to attack at all.

In the first game, Jiang Yufei lost.

"This generation of athletes is different from ours at that time, I remember Qiao Fang is good at pulling and assaulting, playing square balls, and paying attention to comprehensive and changeable techniques and tactics. Now the female players in Europe and the United States all learn the boys' style of play, rely on strength to win, win fast, but less delicate, not that taste. Coach Feng analyzed.

"This Kamal is now ranked No. 1 in the world, and so far, there don't seem to be many Chinese teams who have beaten her," Lao Qiao took over, "I remember, Xiao Yu seems to have won her once." ”

"The two of them are tied, but if they really want to meet together, the opponent's strength is still slightly higher. Qiao Fang said quite objectively.

Zhou Yu was not convinced: "That's not necessarily!"

Qiao Fang smiled and patted Zhou Yu's head: "When I was an athlete, the Chinese team had a slogan - to despise the enemy strategically and attach importance to the enemy tactically. Faith alone is not enough, it is also necessary to be well prepared. Just like the match you played against Risa Nakata just now, if she gets into shape, you may not be able to beat her so easily. Not every time, there is such a chance for luck. Actually, I appreciate Risa Nakata's ability to hold the ball, and you still have room for improvement in this area. ”

"Be a damn, I'm the one who poured cold water on you. Xu Hui quipped.

Zhou Yu's eyes blinked, Qiao Fang rarely talked to her about the competition, and when she talked about it, she also had a lot of problems. But it's good to have a mother who also plays badminton, who can see the problem at a glance and give her the most useful advice.

In the second game, after being dialed by Coach Qian, Jiang Yufei's playing style has obviously changed, and she directly grabbed the net and killed the ball. The change clearly worked, and it can be seen that Kamal made more mistakes in front of the net.

Coach Feng couldn't get enough of sitting down, so he simply stood up to watch the game, followed the Chinese audience in the stands, and shouted to cheer for Jiang Yufei.

When Jiang Yufei was obviously ahead, Coach Feng sat back and said excitedly: "There is no so-called indestructible enemy, it depends on whether you can find her weaknesses if you can't use your brain." ”

"Fortunately, it's not Xiao Yu who is playing on the field at this time, otherwise, you can rush to the coach's seat. Xu Hui quipped.

"I don't have this ability!" Coach Feng was happy, stretched out his head to look at Zhou Yu, and said: "After having Coach Qian, Xiao Yu's progress is not a little bit or two, a famous teacher can really produce a high apprentice, you kid is lucky!"

"For so many years, not only Lao Guo, but also so many uncles and aunts have helped Xiao Yu, she will always remember it in her heart. Qiao Fang touched Zhou Yu's head.

Jiang Yufei was the first to reach 11 points and arrived at the break time.

Zhou Yu watched Coach Qian and Director Yan explaining tactics to Jiang Yufei, and could feel that Jiang Yufei was very nervous at this time.

However, when the game resumed, the situation on the field changed.

Kamal deserves to be experienced, and changed tactics again, slashing the slash with a forehand and aiming at Jiang Yufei's backhand. Jiang Yufei was restricted with a backhand, and Kamal took the opportunity to score 4 points in a row.

Zhou Yu's heart tugged, if he didn't win this game, Jiang Yufei would lose.

Just when everyone thought the tide was gone. No one expected that Jiang Yufei suddenly broke out, and when the opponent hit the score to 20-14, she chased 6 balls in a row and won the second game incredibly.

At the end of the second game, Zhou Yu and everyone applauded excitedly, applauding Jiang Yufei's brave performance today.

"It's all saying that Jiang Yufei is the next Zhou Yu, yes, this kid is tenacious enough. Coach Feng couldn't help but praise.

"She is no one else, Jiang Yufei is unique. Zhou Yu said loudly.

If Kamal behaved a little lightly at the beginning, at this moment, she has really regarded Jiang Yufei as an opponent. In the last game of the duel battle, it can be seen that Jiang Yufei and Kamal have already let go of playing.

Zhou Yu was already nervous, ran to the first row of the stands, and squeezed behind the railing with his teammates, staring at the field without blinking.

However, it is a pity that under Kamal's seemingly tireless attack, Jiang Yufei's physical strength gradually ran out, and the score was 5:16 at this moment, and the gap between the two sides was getting bigger and bigger.

Kamal started to press down in the second half again, and Jiang Yufei was restrained again, but she still refused to give up.

At this moment, a backhand step saved the ball, Jiang Yufei's feet were crooked, and she fell to the ground.

There was an exclamation in the stands, and Lin Koukou rushed to the field and shouted: "Feifei, where is the injury?"

Immediately, a doctor ran to the field to examine Jiang Yufei, and Zhou Yu stared at her left foot. The footage of Jiang Yufei's fall just now was constantly replayed on the big screen, and it should have been pulled.

After emergency treatment, the on-site doctor helped Jiang Yufei up, and he was supposed to send her off the field, but Jiang Yufei waved her hand vigorously, as if she wanted to continue the game.

At this time, Kamal reverted to his old ways, yelling on the other side of the field.

In the end, it was the referee who gave a warning and Kamal shut up.

When Jiang Yufei picked up the racket and stood back on the court, the audience was applauding her.

Zhou Yu looked worried. She noticed that Jiang Yufei's standing posture was a little tight, obviously holding on, but she was afraid that she wouldn't last long.

The game restarted, and Kamal slashed vigorously again, but Jiang Yufei had no strength to fight back.

When the referee announced that Kamal won due to Jiang Yufei's retirement, Jiang Yufei dragged her injured leg back to the coach's seat.

Seeing Coach Qian through the baffle, Jiang Yufei cried out with a "wow".

"Don't cry, you did well today. I'm sure you'll beat Kamal sooner or later!" Coach Qian stretched out his hand and patted Jiang Yufei's head.

"I'm ...... Hang on...... I can't go down, I'm sorry, I, I'm ...... I wanted to finish the game. Jiang Yufei cried breathlessly.

"It's right to come down, there will be a chance in the future!" Lin Koukou had already run down, pulled open the baffle, half-supported and half-carried Jiang Yufei, and let her walk back.

Zhou Yu, Wen Jingyi, and Wei Qingqing came over together, and surrounded Jiang Yufei distressedly.

"Don't get out of the way, let the team doctor take a look. Coach Qian lectured.

Several people hurriedly flashed to the side, and Zhou Yu brought Jiang Yufei a clean towel to help her wipe the sweat and tears on her face.

"I'm sorry!" Jiang Yufei covered her mouth with a towel and said with a "woo".

"No one blames you, as soon as you were injured, we hope you come down," Yan Dao persuaded beside him: "Heal the injury, as long as the person is fine, there will be many opportunities in the future." ”

Jiang Yufei seemed to be a little better, although she was still bowing her head and sobbing.

The team doctor diagnosed that it was an ankle strain, and he had to go back to the hotel to deal with it, Lin Koukou didn't say a word, turned his back to Jiang Yufei, bent down and said, "Come up, let's go back!"

Seeing Jiang Yufei being carried out by Lin Buckle, Zhou Yu felt bad in his heart. She knew that Jiang Yufei was not just crying because of her injury, but because she didn't finish the game. This kind of pain can be experienced by no one except athletes.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu shook his head.

"Tomorrow is the match with Kamal, this one is gaining momentum now, it's not easy to deal with!" Coach Qian didn't know when, standing next to Zhou Yu.

"I will definitely fight hard and beat her!" Zhou Yu smiled at Coach Qian.

"Have you thought about how to win?" asked Coach Qian.

"Strategically despise the enemy, tactically value the enemy. Zhou Yu couldn't help but remember what Qiao Fang had just said.

"Did you learn your mother's set?" Coach Qian was a little amused, "This is what I taught her back then." ”

"Isn't this passed down from generation to generation!" Zhou Yu said as a matter of course.

Looking at Zhou Yu, Coach Qian said: "Let's go, Lao Yan called just now, Jiang Yufei can't be interviewed, and those reporters want you to come over." You just say a few words, and if they ask nonsense again, they will scold them directly, and don't coax them!"

In the athlete interview area, Zhou Yugang stood there, almost dazzled by countless flashing lights, and said in his heart, what are these people excited about? When I was interviewing before, I didn't see this either!

"Zhou Yu, what do you say about the injury of your teammates?" a reporter asked.

"I am very sorry and distressed. I've had injuries in games, and the pain was not only physical, but also psychological. But fortunately, our team doctor just diagnosed that there was no bone injury. I hope Jiang Yufei can get better as soon as possible, we still have countless matches to play and need to fight together. Zhou Yu replied.

Kamal said in an interview just now that Chinese players are accustomed to using fraudulent means to win, and do not pay attention to sportsmanship. She said that this is the inferior nature of the nation. What is your response to this statement?" another reporter asked.

Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized that the reporter was so excited because Kamal started to provoke again.

Someone next to him brought a mobile phone and handed it to Zhou Yu.

On the screen, it was Kamal standing in Zhou Yu's current position, saying something excitedly, looking very emotional. However, the guy spoke German, and Zhou Yu didn't understand a word.

A volunteer came over and took the initiative to translate for Zhou Yu. Sure enough, Kamal was mocking Jiang Yufei and the Chinese team, with obvious personal attacks in his words.

"Zhou Yu, Kamal is really undignified when he says these words, you should fight back against her!"

Zhou Yu was about to speak, but he inadvertently raised his head and found Xiao Zifeng standing outside the crowd.

After looking at Xiao Zifeng for a moment, Zhou Yu finally spoke: "No athlete is willing to joke about his sports life, so, in my opinion, using this kind of thing to insult other people's personality can only appear to be the person who speaks, lacking compassion and humanitarianism." ”

"Zhou Yu, we must let that woman understand the power of our Chinese!" a Chinese reporter asked indignantly.

Zhou Yu smiled: "As an athlete, whether you are strong or weak on the field is determined by your strength. There is an old saying in the Chinese - the winner is the king and the loser is Kou, and I don't know if the 'noble' Germanic peoples understand this meaning. However, it is useless to talk too much. I'll see you in Camar tomorrow!"