Chapter 40: The Double Crown
In tennis, when an athlete is ready to use fighting tactics, it means that he has reached the point where he has reached the point of exhaustion and has to fight. Now Lin Teng is facing this dilemma. There weren't many options left for him.
Although he was extremely reluctant to admit it, he knew that he had not been given any chances in the hands of Pancich in this match so far. That feeling of powerlessness only comes when playing against top players who have been on the Pro Tour for many years.
This fact was a huge blow to his self-esteem, but it also made him extremely curious about today's opponents. It was hard for him to imagine that in an amateur tournament in China, there would suddenly be a player who even had to look up to himself, and this person was still an amateur.
"It's not scientific, no, it should be said that there shouldn't be such a thing at all!" Seeing that his limit landing point return ball did not disrupt Pan Xiqi's rhythm, and was perfectly defended by the opponent, Lin Teng roared angrily in his heart.
"Is it really going to be lost to an amateur today? No, I don't want such a result! At this time, Lin Teng finally showed a somewhat hideous expression, and aiming at the incoming ball was a violent counterattack. But fighting is a high-risk attempt after all, the first two balls are already considered Lin Teng's luck, but the third shot is completely out of control, and the tennis ball flies far out of the bottom line and out of bounds.
"Why? Why is such a person whom I don't even look down on me so embarrassed? Looking at Pan Xiqi, who was still calm on the other side, Lin Teng was a little desperate. From the start, the match deviated greatly from his expectations, and the control he had firmly held in the previous game suddenly seemed to become very alien to him, and he didn't even mean to get close to it at all.
Seeing the depressed look on Lin Teng's face on the other side, Pan Xiqi knew that his opponent's confidence was about to run out. This game can be said to be the most refreshing in his footwork since the start of the game. He even felt that only with such a rhythm could his legs feel the joy of running, and in the original games, with his excellent anticipation ability, he could often move in a few steps, and he couldn't really let himself run on the field.
"This kid is really a malleable talent, and he will definitely become a big player in more time, and then there will be successors in my country's tennis world." Because he was much older than Lin Teng, Pan Xiqi unconsciously regarded himself as Lin Teng's elder. But what he didn't expect was that if Lin Teng had been engaged in tennis for a long time, he would have to call Lin Teng a senior.
In the next game, as Lin Teng returned the ball fiercely one by one, the angle of his return became larger and larger, and the landing point of the ball became more and more extreme. In the end, it can even be felt that Lin Teng is aiming at the bottom line and the sideline to play. Such returns naturally increased the threat, and Pancic's running and defensive distance became more and more wide.
However, this level of return has exceeded Lin Teng's technical ability, so he has no control over the real landing point of the ball, and five or six out of ten beats took the initiative to go out of bounds. In the remaining few shots, even if he was lucky enough to fall into bounds, Pancich was always able to arrive in time and choose a line that made him the most uncomfortable to return the ball.
Seeing that his son had used a trick to fight but still couldn't turn the situation around, but slid into the abyss of defeat step by step, Lin Fei finally couldn't stand it. Looking at Director Xiao's look beside him, he almost fainted, feeling that everything he had done was cheap Pan Xiqi in the end.
"Hey, Xiao Guangming, are you so happy when you see Lin Teng behind?" Lin Fei was furious.
"Yo, Lin Fei, look at what you said. I'm not happy for Lin Teng to lose, but happy for the Beijing team and Chinese tennis! Director Xiao explained.
"What do you mean? Why can't I understand you? ”
"Through today's match, I found that Pansiqi's style of play is very similar to a superstar in international tennis, I don't know if you can see it?" Director Xiao asked.
"Hmph, I didn't see any superstar, I just knew that he was like a piece of kraft candy on the court, no matter how Lin Teng changed, he couldn't shake it off, and he was firmly stuck by him." Lin Fei shouted angrily.
"By the way, that's how it feels, don't you think it's very much like Xiaode's style? Use an impeccable baseline defense to make the opponent have no way out, and finally fall into the trap of defeat. In my opinion, Pansiqi's defensive skills today are really a bit of a little virtuous. Director Xiao was almost on his feet as he spoke.
"Think about it, if there is such a player in the Beijing team, wouldn't it be able to dominate the domestic tennis world, or it is impossible to break out of the country and go to the world!"
"I said you didn't have nerves, did you? Just him, Pansiqi? Don't forget, he's an amateur, he's still so old, you want him to join the Beijing team? Lin Fei felt that Director Xiao had gone crazy.
"Pan Xiqi's age is really a matter that has to be considered, but as long as he can maintain this level, at least there should be great hope for helping the Beijing team achieve good results in the National Games."
"Hmph, what does this have to do with me, I only know that if we lose this game, we Lin Teng will not be able to enter the Beijing team and realize his lofty ideals." Lin Fei was a little sad when he thought of his son's disappointed appearance.
"Hey, when did I say I wouldn't let Lin Teng join the Beijing team?" Director Xiao said with a smile.
"What? You mean, even if Lin Teng loses this game, he still has a chance to enter the Beijing team? But didn't you say before that you asked Lin Teng to win the championship? Hearing the news, Lin Fei couldn't help but shake Director Xiao's hand.
"That's what I said before I didn't watch the final, but this final made me change my mind. Pan Xiqi's level has far exceeded my expectations, he is not the current Lin Teng can compete with, and even I can't think of any player in China who plays as well as him. But this does not mean that Lin Teng is not good, judging from his performance, combined with his age, he has definitely met our requirements, and we will also focus on training after entering the Beijing team. Director Xiao patiently explained.
"I see. I thought you couldn't bear my two million sponsorship. Lin Fei had a smile on his face again.
"Of course, this is also very important, let me tell you, after Lin Teng joins the team, the sponsorship fee cannot be less!" Director Xiao suddenly said solemnly.
"Don't worry, as long as my son enters the Beijing team, you will wait to collect the money."
The two players on the field, no matter what, could not have imagined that at this time, someone in the stands had already made a decision about the future of the two of them. Pansic, in particular, saw that the victory was getting closer and closer, and his heart was simply happy when he thought about the championship prize money that was about to be bagged. At this moment, he deeply felt how wonderful it feels to be when a hobby can make money.
Lin Teng on the other side didn't have this kind of good mood, Pan Xiqi's performance today simply made him a little doubtful about life. Pansiqi completely broke his previous sense of ignorance for Chinese men's tennis players, and from now on, he felt that he needed to start facing up to Chinese men's tennis.
"5-0, Panci leads." The match continued to be one-sided, but the crowd on the sidelines was already deeply impressed by Pansiqi's super defense, and at this moment they felt that tennis was such a wonderful sport, and under Pansiqi's photograph, tennis seemed to become an art.
"Pansiqi, Pansiqi." The audience actually began to shout rhythmically.
Sensing the inclination of the audience, Lin Teng knew that he had completely lost the game, both technically and on the court. At this time, his tense heart relaxed all over the court, and he no longer thought about the result of the game, he just wanted to seize the opportunity of the last game and ask Pansiqi for advice. It can be said that Pansiqi also conquered this proud teenager from the heart.
When switching sides, the two passed by. Lin Teng suddenly whispered to Pan Xiqi, who was walking towards him: "You fought too well, far beyond my imagination." From this day forward, you have earned my respect! ”
Pan Xiqi was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect to hear this sentence from Lin Teng's mouth. Judging from his perception, Lin Teng should be a tennis genius with eyes higher than the sky, and he should be at an age when no one cares about him at this time. However, this also shows that Lin Teng is a child with a real tennis pursuit, and if you show strong enough tennis ability, you can get his recognition.
"Thank you, you also appreciate it to me. But don't expect me to release water in the final round. Pan Xiqi smiled at Lin Teng.
"Thank you for giving me one last respect. If you choose to let me go for the sake of a game, that's the real humiliation for me. Lin Teng nodded and walked to his venue.
In the last game, Lin Teng, who was relaxed, played the best level since the start of the game, with a fast-paced return and tricky lines, even the most demanding spectators could not deny that he played well. However, he faced Pan Xiqi, and his dreamlike moving footsteps still suppressed the strongest Lin Teng. In this game, the two sides played several exciting offensive and defensive rounds, which made the audience on the sidelines fascinated.
The score came to 40:30, and in a 20-round long shoot, Panci scored the final point of the match with a trademark backhand in a straight line.
"6:0, Pansiqi wins!" The referee announces the result of the match. In this way, Pan Xiqi won his second championship in this Shanghai competition.
"Pansiqi! Pansiqi! The audience completely became Pansiqi's fans, and shouted in unison.
"Five points, I only scored five points in the whole game. It's a race that I'll remember for the rest of my life, and you're going to be something for me to catch up with. The two sides shook hands, and Lin Teng said to Pan Xiqi. Without waiting for Pansiqi to reply, he turned and walked away.
"It's a pity that I don't know why my strength is limited, otherwise that kind of powerful hitting combined with my super movement, I'm afraid you will lose even more ugly today." Looking at Lin Teng's back, Pan Xiqi thought.
"The Shanghai race is finally over, and although there are some surprises, the final result is still very satisfying. This trip to Shanghai also proved that I have the strength to compete with the professional players, cows, natto, I'm here! Touching his still sore right arm, Pansic began to wander to the cheers of the audience.