Who would still play tennis after being reborn?

Chapter 15: Moral Character Destroyed, Facial Features Distorted

"Brother, your opponent today isn't very good. He doesn't seem as strong as Xiao Fan."

"It's a bit lacking, but his serve angle is really tricky. If it were an average person, it would probably be an ace."

"It's a pity it's a bit slow."

Among the audience, there were quite a few people who knew tennis. Although their skills were not as good as those of professional players, they were not bad among amateur tennis enthusiasts and had a keen eye. In particular, one of the coaches hired by Tennis Tennis Hall immediately saw the weakness in Zhang Ming's serve.

However, his views differed from those of others.

It's difficult to judge the strength of Gu Cheng's opponent based on just one serve.

To dare to hit such a tricky angle in your own service game, especially on your first serve, is something not everyone would do.

Yi Gao people are bold.

He wouldn't believe that this person didn't have some skills.

Liu Xing overheard everyone's discussion and couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

No?

That's because you haven't seen Zhang Ming's true abilities.

All I can say is, wasn't Zhang Ming's shot just now obviously unsportsmanlike? Even if he wanted to save face for his partner and prevent her from losing face in front of her, was it really necessary to go to such lengths?

You can at least run a few steps!

Staying completely still is a bit too much.

Anyone with a brain can spot the problem.

However, to be fair, Gu Cheng's skills are really not bad. He saw that serve return just now, and both the speed and the angle were extremely tricky, unlike the level of an amateur player.

Based on the skill Gu Cheng displayed in receiving serves just now, if he were a professional player, even if he couldn't compete in world-class events, he wouldn't be unknown in China.

But when it comes to professional players, this person doesn't come to mind.

Thinking too much gave Liu Xing a headache, so he simply stopped thinking about it and focused his attention back on the game.

After a brief silence, Zhang Ming served his second ball.

The speed was much faster than the first ball; you could tell from the sound it made when it hit the ball.

thump~
Gu Cheng reacted quickly, rapidly moving from the center line to the left service area and returning the ball.

Zhang Ming also followed closely behind.

It's clear that the loss on the first serve made this professional player, who has been competing on the world stage, take things seriously.

The two players clashed more and more frequently, and the quiet court was filled with the breathtaking sounds of hitting the ball.

After more than a dozen exchanges, no one broke the deadlock. The atmosphere at the scene gradually became more tense as the game progressed. The crowd outside the court didn't dare to blink, afraid of missing any exciting shots.

--Snapped!

During the movement, Zhang Ming's return shot bounced upwards after hitting the net.

Everyone stared intently, trying to guess which way the tennis ball would land.

The tennis ball was in freefall through the air. After hitting the net, the scales of victory tipped in Zhang Ming's favor, and the ball landed in Gu Cheng's half of the court.

15-15.

"Who is this guy? He can actually fight that high school student to a standstill. You know, even Xiao Fan was completely helpless against that high school student!"

"Wearing a mask, is it because you're afraid of being recognized?"

"A professional player, absolutely a professional player! Maybe even someone who has played in ATP tournaments."

"Really? World-class?"

"Otherwise?" "Everyone knows Xiao Fan's strength. He can easily make it into the top three in domestic competitions, but he's no match for this high school student. Yet the person opposite him can fight him to a standstill. Besides professional players who have played in world championships, who else could it be?"

"He looks somewhat familiar, but I can't quite place him."

"Who cares who it is, we've made a fortune."

"One is a world-class professional player, and the other is just as good. This is only the second point, but the excitement of the match has already far surpassed that of last night."

After realizing that Gu Cheng's opponent was likely a world-class professional player, the surrounding audience couldn't help but get excited.

Liu Xing, who was standing to the side thinking that Zhang Ming was being too blatant in letting Zhang Ming win, couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"Touching the tennis ball?"

"Is Brother Ming serious?"

While there was an element of luck involved in this touch-the-net ball, as an assistant, Liu Xing was extremely familiar with Zhang Ming's playing style. Under normal circumstances, Zhang Ming would never attempt to hit a touch-the-net ball.

While this type of shot is a powerful tool for scoring points, the chance of making a mistake is much higher than the chance of success.

Unless absolutely necessary.

For example, this kind of play is only played when the score is close or when there is no hope of catching up.

Zhang Ming often uses this "touch the ball to break down the opponent" mentality on the world stage, leveling the tide or even turning the tide when the situation is unbalanced.

But this isn't the World Championship!

Zhang Ming's opponent was just a little-known boy of fifteen or sixteen!
Gu Cheng stood quietly near the baseline, looking at the young man whose face was devoid of any smile.

"Touch the tennis ball?"

"The professional players who can make it to the World Championships have a more solid foundation than I imagined. If a professional player who is not even ranked in the top 100 is this strong, then the top ten players are probably no less skilled than me in the world of Prince of Tennis."

Gu Cheng sighed.

However, this only applies to the basics. If you really consider his incredible skills, Gu Cheng feels he could still beat any professional player.

This includes legends like Federer and Nadal, who have held the world number one ranking for many years.

"It's a pity this body is a bit weak, otherwise, it should be able to win this match just by relying on basic skills."

"Let's try it first... If it doesn't work, we'll play two points. But that would mean the match would be extended indefinitely, and it might even go to a tiebreaker."

Although Gu Cheng didn't think his physical abilities could compare to those of a professional player who had been competing in professional matches for many years, he decided to give it a try in order to adapt as quickly as possible.

To be honest, in the world of Prince of Tennis, although Gu Cheng seems relatively calm, his playing style is quite aggressive. He will never give his opponent a second chance in a game where he can dominate.

It's really frustrating to have an offensive player like him have to fight against an old man's tactics.

While he was thinking, Gu Cheng heard the sound of the ball being hit. Before he could react, his body had already instinctively rushed out. His right hand, which had been hanging down, suddenly rose up, and his arm swung wildly in the air. The racket tilted under the control of his hand, like a large net covering the rapidly bouncing tennis ball, slicing it downwards from high.

Bang!
With a crisp, pleasant sound, the tennis ball, spinning intensely, flew over the net and plummeted downwards.

Zhang Ming seemed to have been prepared. After judging where the tennis ball landed, he quickly took two steps forward, swung his long arms with his racket, and looked at Gu Cheng's half of the court with eyes like an eagle's.

Zhang Ming caught the ball.

Everyone thinks so.

His strength has just been proven.

but……

Swish swish swish~
The sound of a tennis ball scraping against the air filled the air. As expected, the tennis ball bounced up, but it slid out of bounds at an unbelievable angle, almost parallel to the ground, less than forty centimeters from Zhang Ming's right foot.

Upon seeing this ball, everyone was stunned, their eyes widening in utter shock.

If last night's topspin serve amazed everyone, then this shot has completely shattered their worldview and values.

(End of this chapter)