Chapter 14.5 - US Open Junior

After the thrilling (?) End of life, Young-seok came to his parents and smiled happily.

'I was a kid who was annoyed to play with them.'

Young-seok was so happy with his parents and aunt that such a reflection took place.

"I told you to go? It's natural for my son to go to the finals anyway, so I've nailed it off for a few weeks and cut off tickets! "

After the stormy skinship with her, her mother said, squeezing her face. His father continued to talk silently with his eyes and eyes.

Sam said a little step back as if surprised by the amazing love of Koreans.

"I'll have breakfast first."

Bul!

As soon as Sam's words ended, Yeong-seok's visit was once again intense and a group of people came.

"Let's eat!"

Jinhee and Jinhee's parents.

Young-suk hurried up and greeted Jin-hee's parents.

"You are here? Did you have a hard time? "

"Oh, Young-seok. Thank you for accepting our troubles. Very strong. "

Jin-hee's mother stroked Yeong-seok's head and thanked Jin-hee.

"When I had trouble… … ! "

Seeing the affection, Young-seok's father, Lee Hyun-woo, began to push the bed to one corner.

No matter how single the bed, but everyone was surprised to push the middle-aged man alone.

But Lee Hyun-woo (?) Carelessly moved the bed without saying anything and began to take out of the backpack.

Three fifth floor cupboards and two large thermos revealed their appearance.

"There are a lot of ingredients in the academy. I enjoyed cooking at dawn. "

Speaking in calm tone, this time he moved three tables alone. Young-seok went to help.

"Can I eat in the room?"

"It's not just cooking or smelling badly… I asked for your consent. No matter what, the diets of non-standard players can't be rejected by them. "

Yeong-seok's room was a single room, but the price was high enough for this large number of people to eat.

"Wow!"

When the seats were set and the side dishes and rice climbed one by one on the table, Jinhee and Yeongseok swallowed the stretching needles. Grilled pork belly, fried chicken, miso soup, mixed vegetables The side dishes were gorgeous.

"I will enjoy this food!"

***

After the meal, the party went out to the cafe to eat dessert.

Jin-hee, who became fluent in English, ordered it earlier. This is because their tastes have already been put together, as they had frequented each other.

"Youngseok, look at this. You and Jinhee are on TV. "

Young Suk's mother took out the notebook and opened it.

It's a very calm content.

"TV?"

Youngseok and Jinhee looked at the monitor as if they were curious.

KBS Sports News appeared on the screen.

'I've been out more than 10 times… … . '

Young-seok, who briefly recalled the memories of his past life and focused on the screen, waited for the comment to start as he saw the pretty anchor standing neatly.

"Hello, this is KBS Sports News. This is my first post. Korea's tennis, where Lee Hyung-taek is struggling, welcomes the golden generation. A total of three Korean prospects including Lee Young-suk and Kim Jin-hee have entered the finals of the US Open Junior Division. For more information, I will tell you through the reporter.

-Hello, this is Lee. I am here in Queens, where the US Open is being held. As you can see, the Korean names look boring. The main characters are Lee Young-seok, 15, Kim Jin-hee, 16, and Jae-lim Lee, 15, as well.

As the reporter continued, the camera's point of view changed to an electronic sign. Youngsuk's game and Jinhee's game followed, and Lee Jae-lim's game mentioned by the reporter came out.

-The final of the day after tomorrow, these three Korean players are the main characters. In the men's singles, Lee Young-suk and Lee Jae-lim will face each other, while Kim Jin-hee will play the final against Ana Ivanovic.

The screen was switched again, and now Ivanović's video was played.

Yeong-seok, of course, knew what Ivanovich was like, but he kept watching the video without expressing it.

-Lee Jae-lim is a promising prospect in Korea with a brilliant performance, including the national championship, and Lee Young-suk and Kim Jin-hee have won the men's singles and women's singles at the Bradenton Open, which was just recently opened. Expectations that have earned achievements.

Subsequently, there were interviews with the president of the Korean Tennis Association and Lee Hyung-taek, as well as interviews with Choi Young-tae and Yuri Lee. Coach Choi Young-tae responded to the interview with a hard face.

Yes, both must be great players. Passing the school as a test and focusing on personal training, there is no domestic performance, but I do not believe that I will grow as a talent to lead Korean tennis in the future.

The screen was switched again to see Lee's face.

-The finals of the three players, who are set as lanterns for Korean tennis, will be played on Sunday 17th at 2:00 am Korea time. It was KBS, Lee Kyung Jae.

At the same time, the live schedule was introduced in subtitles.

The screen then went back to the studio, reflecting the pretty anchor face.

"As they are expected to be active in the future, many of you will be happy to wait for them. Next news… … . "

The video was that end.

Yeong-seok mumbled inadvertently.

"What do you do live broadcast to junior tournaments? … . "

Yeong-seok's mother fed him a honey chestnut.

"This guy. What's wrong with your money? I think it's good, and I work hard. "

All nodded as if other adults agreed.

***

Perhaps because he spent a day with his parents, Yeong-seok, who arose in the morning of the final, felt quite happy.

His father, Lee Hyun-woo, cooked outside Gearco and had a great breakfast.

It's been a long time since it was Korean food.

'One game. If you win this, you are a real professional. '

Young Suk motivated himself to the stadium.

pop!!

phut!

As usual, Young-seok, who was relaxing with coaches, including Jinhee before the game, noticed the tension in Jin-hee's face and approached it quietly.

"Jinhee."

"Huh?"

Youngseok felt sad because she was pathetic and pretty trying to be cheerful.

So I took out the paper and fans I always carry from my tennis bag and began to explain to Jinhee.

"sweetly. Is Ivanovich against you? "

"Huh."

"Ivanovic is… Maybe you are younger than us now. "

"I know that."

Jin-hee shed some stone as if he heard ridiculous.

Young Suk smiled desperately and made a memory.

'Ivanovich… What was it? '

The characteristics of Ivanovich, remembered by Yeong-suk, are first. Second was pretty.

Still, Yeong-seok, who remembers watching the video, scoured every corner of his head.

'If I watched the video, it was because I won the championship… It's a major competition. '

I remember what Ivanovich was doing but I couldn't remember the competition.

'Hard coat… It wasn't. Wimbledon wasn't much better… soil… … ? okay! It was a French Open! '

Recalling one, I remembered Ivanovich's heyday.

"Ivanovich's feet are quick and his strokes are above average. I have a sense. Bali, serve well too. Still, if you want to standardize your style… A good player at the counter. okay! Jin-hee is similar to you. "

"okay?"

"But Jinhee can't do it for you. Your feet are faster than Ivanovic's, and your strokes are cleaner and more detailed. Obviously if you both go to control unless you're a power type, you'll definitely stand out. Bali? Jin Hee, you're probably the best female player ever in Bali. "

Jin-hee laughed ashamed of the stormy compliments that shed Yeong-seok's analysis.

Yeong-seok continued.

"Because both styles are similar, the rally is likely to be long. You have to be prepared for a long war. Do you remember training with 9 split courts? "

"Huh!"

"Let's play long and wide and hit a lot of short acute crosses. You can do it either forehand or backhand. I'm looking for the seventh and nineth of the nine. got it?"

"Okay."

"You don't have to drop a lot. If you usually do five times, this time is enough. Your opponents are also fast, so you can be countered by robes or passing. And since Ivanovich has a good backhand, he needs to be able to handle the course well and serve the sub & Bali carefully. "

Jinhee, who stared at Yeong-seok who coached the game, asked a surprise.

"How do you know so well?"

Although I was surprised at the question, I answered with disguise.

"I know if you study. Don't let the academy's talent work around, ask questions. Who are the trends in tennis, and who are the best players? Who won? These things. "

Jinhee looked at Yeongseok with his eyes that he respected him.

Jin-hee's appearance was very similar to her appearance when she was young.

direction.

Yeong-suk kissed Jin-hee's forehead, and she said with her eyes full of affection, as if Jin-hee was lovely.

"Let's go to Korea and get some rest. I have a lot of dates. "

Jin-hee responded with a creeping voice, turning her face red.

"Huh… … . "

Suddenly, the tension on Jinhee's face disappeared as if to disappear.

***

'Huh, this is typical.'

It was the first time that Yeong-seok first saw Lee Jae-rim, a "Korean prospect."

I already wore Nike sportswear and shoes with a decent design.

'Luna.'

As many players wear it, it is a popular tennis shoe.

That's pretty. Racket was wearing Dunlop.

Lee's face, which spanned all of the wear, was full of pride.

'Lee Young Suk? What are you doing? I've never seen it before. '

Yeong-seok, who sees Lee Jae-rim with a clear look, thinks like this.

Compared to his pride and belief in himself, it was a very low value people's consciousness.

After several exchanges and the start of the game, the referee called both Yeong-seok and Lee Jae-rim.

"front? rear?"

"rear."

Yeong-suk spoke coldly as soon as the judgment was finished.

Lee's eyebrows shook.

Coincidentally, the coin came out. Young-suk twisted his mouth and asked for a handshake.

It is Sam who has been greeting Korean players for a long time.

"Let's do it well."