Chapter 57.5 - Lord of clay # 5 (End of Volume 7)

Even in the second set, the two players' rally did not know to loosen. Neither of them intended to retreat, followed by endless bangs and races. Anyone who has done a round-trip run, as you know

It's also fast to go. However, Hanwoojin and Radal have been performing such a war for almost two hours.

Paang!

No new breath was left to choose. Han Woo-jin shook his racket, spitting his unfinished breath. It's not normal to just run, but it's not enough. No matter how wiped off

The sweat flowing down was entangled in the eyebrows.

'Even though there is a clear gap, it does not penetrate. Does it make sense to block all coats with one physical? '

Hanwoojin was so cold that he couldn't have done anything. Radal had somehow revealed loopholes all over the court. As a result, the perfect defense was shaken little by little, but it was not easy to break even with Hanwoojin's stroke.

The reason was simple. Radall followed and received the ball without any hesitation that other players would give up or miss. She slipped across the court and never lost balance. His excellent sense of balance and hardened lower body strength

It was a result of harmony.

But Radall also didn't end up playing. He lightly kicked his tongue, looking down at a shoe that slipped a half step further than he thought.

'쯧, did you put too much power? If it was clay coat, it would have stopped exactly. The soles haven't worn out yet. '

There are three types of courts used in tennis.

Clay that grinds rocks or bricks to cover the surface.

Grass that is planted on hard ground.

Hard to smooth out acrylic, asphalt, etc.

There are other indoor courts made of materials like rubber, wood, and carpets, but let's get out there.

These three types of coats are by no means designed for simple diversification, and each has a unique influence on both tactics and style, as each coat has its own unique characteristics depending on the material constructed. No matter what kind of courts players prefer or avoid

It doesn't happen.

Among them, Radal was an exceptional player on a specific court named Clar. Han Woo-jin didn't remember exactly, but his odds in clay court were nearly 95%. Whoever has defeated 95 out of 100

It was. Radal was the player who specialized in clay court.

However, 'specialization' brings both advantages and disadvantages. Radall tended to beat Macs on other types of courts instead of playing uniquely in Clay. Of course, compared to the average ranker was good enough, but in clay

It was not overwhelming. It was a matter of course, though.

Style didn't just consist of simple elements such as the strength of the stroke. It was a complex concept that included footwork, breathing, timing, and center of gravity. Players who are off their main courts rarely self-defeating

Was not the reason.

And that was the cause of the loopholes in Radall's perfect defense. The discomfort that occurred in the gap between the clay coat and the hard coat was widened.

Paaang!

"Game Ujin Han! 3-3! "

Nevertheless, their score was whistle. She was sweating, sneaking with her mouth open, whispering insane and repeating.

Hanwoo-jin, who is in a favorable environment, struggles against Radal.

Radal responds without taking a step, even with a handicap.

Either way, they were good enough to call the support of tennis fans.

Paaang!

"Fifteen Love (15: 0)!"

As Radal won the ace in an exciting room, the Sydney Stadium shook with the audience. It was like bringing a needle to the balloon.

Radal! Radal! Radal!

Chorusing his name, waving his hands and rolling his feet. The game has never been so hot in the past quarter-finals.

And it wasn't Han Woo-jin to be in trouble.

Paang!

"Fifteen All (15: 15)!"

Return ace as if waiting. Now, the timing was also rough. A two-handed slugger hits the net at a rate that even Radal cannot accept.

Ujin Han! Ujin Han!

A little smaller than Radal, but a formidable shout praised his division. Hanwoojin's name, echoed with awkward pronunciations, made the hot air tremble.

By nature, people prefer high-profile but hard-fighting hits rather than boring fights. The match between the two now was exactly satisfying that propensity. You might have lost some physical strength,

Even no signs were seen. It made me feel as if the illusion seemed to last forever.

But at any time, the end is more often coming without notice. Han Woo-jin and Radall's fight ended their balance due to an unexpected event.

Kiki Geek!

"윽!"

Is it because the heat makes the surface of the coat sticky?

Or is it because the footwork was shifted because it was a hard coat that I was not used to?

Suddenly a brake was applied to Radal's shoes, which had slipped the ground smoothly. Both the weight and the center of gravity stop moving and lose their balance. No matter how well he balances,

I could not prepare until.

Rarely!

Even before the amazement from Radal's mouth was gone, his knees crept in rubbing against the court. The sound of the skin slipping on something hard was similar to when the soft leather was washed away by rough tanning.

It was a sudden situation.

Here again, Sydney International's court, which is played by two people, was a kind of rebound ace.

The rebound ace was used as an official court at the Australian Open until 2007, but then it was taken over by the introduction of a new kind of hard coat called the FlexiCushion. Although the claim of the players that the risk of injury is high

The conclusion was drawn, but it would not have been without impact at all.

"Please apply a little later."

At the same time he was injured, a medical staff was applying medicine around Radal's leg. Radal huddled slightly in a humorous look. The feeling that the disinfectant touched the peeled skin would be appalling. Aid

When the doctor finished, he opened his mouth, pulling his tongue.

"It may be the same whether you apply it gently or hard. The knee skin is completely gone. Fortunately, it wasn't peeled deeply, but don't touch hot water for the time being. "

The doctor's diagnosis was indeed correct. Radall's knees, as he said, were exposed to cool skin, with the outer skin cool. The bleeding did not seem to stop easily after wiping and disinfecting with gauze. I put a bandage around as a temporary measure, but

Jan It did not take much time for it to turn red.

'Sense is… Are you okay? I don't think there's any problem with the game except for sometimes stinging. '

Radal calmly looked at his knees. Peeled off as the doctor said was only part of the skin. The muscles, bones, and nerves did not reach the depth. At least it was a good thing. If that's enough

You could go up the court again.

Of course, compared to before the injury, but the concentration will be reduced. The sporadic pain was cramped every time the second beaten bandage folded and stretched the knee. If you get a penalty like this in a tight situation,

It could be burdensome.

It was then that I decided to watch the trend for the rest of the medical time.

"Nappa!"

It was a rough voice. Radal turned his head as soon as he heard a familiar voice. There was a duff running from the seat of the bird to the vicinity of the stadium. He shook his head with a pale reddish face. Something directly

Attempts to advise could have been warned by the judges.

'… Today is not the day. '

It was an unavoidable situation.

Maybe today was not the time to earnestly compete with Hanwoojin. Radall raised his hand without a racket with a bitter smile. Unfortunately, it was a pro's ability to know when to retreat.

* * *

"abstention?!"

Hanwoo-jin, who was still standing on the bench, opened her eyes. I did not have any mind, but I really did not know that Radal was absent. It was a little bit of a joy to win, but Han Woo-jin's complexion got worse. I really wanted to see if the injury was so serious.

He returned to the court at the direction of the referee but did not straighten his face.

Anyone who knew anything about Radall's career would remember the fatal knee injury he had suffered. I was worried that it might have burst now. Decided not to hesitate to step on someone

It was Han Woo-jin, but it wasn't an inevitable way to hurt someone but stay casual.

"Match won by Ujin Han! 4-6, 3-3... Radal, Retired. "

At the end, the judge quietly lowered his voice. It's not a good time to liven up your luck when declaring your loss. He ended up talking and concluded the two men's game.

Applause pours from all sides, and two athletes around the ears are eating and holding hands. Radal crossed with a bright smile without a tee as he showed before the match.

"'Nice Fight, Mr. Han. I had a great game in a place I never thought of. I hope you can do it until the end without this. "

I didn't see anything wrong with my face. However, if you don't check, you may not be able to solve your title. Han Woo-jin asked him for his condition in reply to the praise.

"'It was a good game, Mr Radal. I want to ask you how your knee is. ""

Asking about your injuries was a matter of excuse. Hanwoojin's voice naturally diminished. Rather, Radal returned the answer by tapping the bandaged knee with her palm.

"Ah, is this? No big deal. Anyone who has fallen and knees down has never experienced it. Mr. Limit, maybe not like that? "

"Hahaha, sure."

Hanwoojin was relieved of Radal's hesitation. The opponent fell down and hurt, but even if he was seriously injured in the match, he had no choice but to feel bad.

The two did not stop talking while leaving the court. The two talked as if they had been together for a long time, until they packed up and turned their backs in opposite directions. Radal said, putting the bag on his shoulder.

"Would you like to be comfortable in the future? It's cumbersome to keep adding Mr.

"Then call me Woojin, Radal. No, is Naphael right? "

"'Friends call me Napa. You can call it woojin. "

The last two clapping lightly. It was time to leave the seat.

"See you at Roland Garros (French Open), Woojin. I will be waiting. "

"It sounds terrible."

Napael Radal and Clay Court? Whoever listened to the crane was a noise.

When Han Woo-jin expressed his sincerity, Radal burst into laughter. Finally, the two turned their backs on each other.

If there's something else we'll meet again, maybe it's somewhere else on the court. It's a pro in the world of tennis.

At the ear of Hanwoojin heading for the exit, an unread ambience reminded me.

[Incomplete victory over the enemy. Experience will be settled.]

[You advanced to the quarterfinals in the ATP250 League. The experience value of the used skills will be settled.]

[Stamina stats rose 1]

[Agility stats have risen 1]

[Backhand level increased by 1]

[Volley level has risen 1]

[Serve level has risen 1]