Who would still play tennis after being reborn?

Chapter 136 The Youngest Professional Player at the Australian Open
After an hour, Durant decided to wait at the hotel.

The task given by the big boss must be completed flawlessly.

"Mr. Durant, please have a seat."

Gu Cheng got up and left. When he came outside, he found Zhang Ming and the others sitting in the pavilion next to him, drinking coffee and enjoying their leisurely life.

"Brother Ming."

Gu Cheng called out, and Zhang Ming stood up and looked at him: "About the Australian Open?"

Gu Cheng looked at him in surprise: "How did you know?"

Zhang Ming pulled out his phone and said, "Last night's news reported that Jonathan will be unable to participate in the upcoming Australian Open due to a car accident. It's rare for the four Grand Slam tournaments to have an unfilled draw. Even if the draw isn't full for some reason, it will be dealt with promptly."

"but……"

Zhang Ming then changed the subject, saying, "The selection of participants is a big problem. If the selected players are weak, others will definitely have objections. But basically, the stronger players have already been included in the Australian Open main draw. At this point, there simply isn't enough time to play another qualifying match."

"Firstly, if we play the qualifying rounds now, the other team will have to participate in the main tournament immediately, which is definitely unfair to them."

"Secondly, it's really unnecessary to make such a big fuss just to select one spot."

"Therefore, issuing slots through wildcards is the only option, but the wildcard entrants must be special, either having made special contributions or being known for their strength. Entrants with special contributions are basically already included in the main competition, and there are quite a few strong entrants as well, but selecting them won't cause any objections from others..."

"Ha~"

Zhang Ming chuckled: "I really can't think of anyone. And at this time, Mr. Moke's assistant approached you. There can't be any other reason than to invite you to the Australian Open."

"At first I was just guessing, but after seeing the news about Jonathan's accident, I think it's pretty much true."

Although he had already guessed it, Zhang Ming still asked to confirm, "Is it because of this?"

Gu Cheng nodded.

hiss!
At this moment, everyone else couldn't help but gasp, their gazes towards Gu Cheng filled with surprise.

It really is?
When Zhang Ming mentioned this, they all thought it was unlikely, since Gu Cheng was still young. Even if some contestants couldn't participate, it would be difficult for Gu Cheng to get the spot.

After all, there are so many world-class professional players, and there are plenty of people willing to participate in major events like the Australian Open, some even desperately wanting to.

Moreover, Gu Cheng also signed up for the Australian Open Junior Tournament, so even if he wanted to participate in the Australian Open, he wouldn't have the time!

Unless they give up the youth competition.

But they simply couldn't understand why Gu Cheng would give up a championship he was certain to win.

On the contrary, at the Australian Open, with so many top professional players, even with Gu Cheng's strength, it's hard to say whether he can definitely win the championship. Perhaps he can develop his skills for another year and be better able to compete in the world.

Zhang Ming didn't think too much about it; on the contrary, he thought it was normal. He looked at Gu Cheng and said, "What do you think? This is a pretty good opportunity. You don't have to play any qualifying matches and you can directly qualify for the main tournament. This is something that many professional players dream of."

"Of course, you're different. Anyway, this spot is something you can get easily."

Gu Cheng rolled his eyes and said, "I still have to participate in the junior tournament, but Mr. Durant said that as long as I agree to play in the Australian Open, I don't need to go through the junior qualifying rounds; he'll give me a direct spot in the main draw. However..."

"Then what's there to hesitate about?" Gu Cheng was interrupted by Zhang Ming before he could speak: "What are you worried about? Do you think I don't know? You just don't want to give up on the youth competition?"

Zhang Ming pursed his lips. He was the one who recommended Gu Cheng back then, so he naturally knew what Gu Cheng was thinking.

"With your skill level, how much effort and energy would it take to play in a youth tournament if you went all out?"

"Don't tell me you're no good. I doubt you even used your full strength when you beat Federer. How long would it take you to beat a bunch of kids?"

After saying that, Zhang Ming pursed his lips.

He had watched Gu Cheng's previous match against Federer, and although the point lasted nearly five minutes, he simply did not believe that Gu Cheng had used his full strength.

This guy likes to take things one step at a time, and he always holds back a trick up his sleeve when he's going to fight anyone.

Do you hold back several moves when playing against a weak opponent, but not when playing against a strong one?

He really didn't believe it.

There are so many tennis skills, and the three deeper levels of the Selfless Realm haven't even emerged yet: Radiant Talent, Refined Through Trials, and Seamless Composition. He didn't believe Gu Cheng didn't know any of them, especially since there was the Asura Divine Path behind him.

Of course, the Asura God Path might be a bit of an exaggeration.

But considering that Tezuka's domain is already magical enough, the state of no self doesn't seem impossible. As for Ashura Shinto, he thinks Gu Cheng probably doesn't know it now, but whether he will in the future is hard to say.

However, as he thought of this, Zhang Ming suddenly remembered something.

He had known about Gu Cheng's grades before. They weren't particularly good, just average. But in a recent monthly exam, he suddenly jumped to first place in the grade, and scored over a thousand points—an unprecedented achievement.

Let alone in No. 1 High School, you probably couldn't find anyone in the entire city of Ningbo who could score this many points.

but……

What if you grasp this and your talent shines through?

Unlike the limits of mastery achieved through countless trials, this method utilizes rapid mental processing to activate the brain's operation. By relying on existing data, it simulates the game's progress in an instant and analyzes which ball it can score on the fastest, making an absolute prediction—forecasting the number of balls needed for that round.

If something could enhance mental calculation and provide absolute predictions of the outcome of a competition, how incredible would that be in terms of results?

Zhang Ming increasingly felt that Gu Cheng had definitely grasped the limits of his talent, but whether he had truly honed it through countless trials was another matter.

But there is also a high probability.

Perfectly clothed.

"If this kid has mastered even the 'perfect' technique, then we can just watch him perform at the Australian Open this year," Zhang Ming thought to himself.

Federer, Djokovic, Nadal—no matter how good their foundation, they're nothing compared to a flawless defense.

Even without a flawless defense, the Tezuka Domain combined with rigorous training is enough to deliver a devastating blow to these top professional players.

Zhang Ming saw through it but didn't say anything: "You agree, right? You don't look like someone who's going to play professional matches for a long time. It's better to get all the honors in a year. You might not have time for the Olympics, though, which takes almost four years. You won't get the Grand Slam unless you keep playing."

"But no matter what, after this Australian Open, I'm afraid all professional players will have a headache when they see you."

"It's uncertain whether the ITF and ATP will allow a freak like you to compete in the future. I advise you to participate as soon as possible, otherwise you'll be in big trouble if you get banned."

Gu Cheng thought about it and it seemed to make sense.

While neither the ITF nor the ATP have expressed this intention yet, no one can say for sure what might happen in the future.

Once he demonstrates skill far surpassing top professional players, even to the point of crushing them, it's hard to say whether the authorities will succumb to pressure and implement a ban if a large number of professional players demand it. With this in mind, Gu Cheng made his decision.

Playing two tournaments at the same time, both singles and doubles, is a bit stressful, but if you give it your all, the pressure isn't too great.

At least for him, youth competitions really don't put much pressure on him. If he wins quickly and doesn't waste time, a few minutes is enough to end a match.

As for the Australian Open, he wouldn't be too much of a threat to Federer at the beginning if he didn't encounter a professional player of Federer's caliber. But in that case, he didn't want to reveal too much beforehand. The more he revealed, the more others would study him, and things would become unpredictable later on.

As for breaking through physical limits and being enveloped in an aura of composure, we'll have to find another way.

After greeting himself, Gu Cheng returned to the hotel.

Upon seeing Gu Cheng return, Durant nervously stood up immediately: "Mr. Gu Cheng, you..."

"Mr. Durant, I agree to what you said."

"Really?"

Gu Cheng nodded.

"So you're not planning to participate in the youth tournament?" Durant asked.

His biggest concern is that Gu Cheng prefers junior tournaments. In this situation, anyone else would definitely choose the Australian Open without hesitation, since the difference in influence between junior tournaments and the main draw of the Australian Open is too great.

But Gu Cheng is different. He is still young enough that he can win the four junior Grand Slams first and then go on to play the real four Grand Slams.

"join."

Durant hesitated and said, "Wouldn't that affect your performance in the Australian Open? Actually, I would suggest that you give up the junior tournament. Although with Mr. Gu Cheng's strength, playing one more junior tournament wouldn't be too physically demanding, it would still have some impact."

Gu Cheng shook his head: "No need, it's fine to take everything together."

Durant paused for a moment, seemingly wondering what Gu Cheng meant. Just as he was about to ask, Gu Cheng said, "Then I'll leave this to Mr. Durant. Ming and I have some things to attend to, so we'll be leaving now."

"what?"

"Oh, okay, Mr. Gu Cheng, you can go ahead and get busy."

Watching Gu Cheng's departing figure, Durant fell silent, but soon, as if he had thought of something, he opened his mouth wide.

"Is he planning to win all the Australian Open titles in one go?" Durant couldn't help but swallow hard at the thought.

……

After leaving the hotel, Durant did not go directly to Chairman Moke. How could he demonstrate his efforts and hard work by going to Chairman Moke so early to explain the situation?
It’s too fast!

Although it didn't take him much effort, he certainly couldn't say that in front of Chairman Moke. He had to demonstrate his work by getting things done; that's what a true elite does.

Chairman Moker has had many assistants, but Durant feels he is the one who has served the longest.

why?
Were the previous assistants incompetent?
Yes, and there are plenty of players more capable than Durant.

but……

If you do things too quickly, your boss will think that the task is easy and anyone can do it. At that point, why would they keep you around if they don't fire someone who is earning a high salary?

Therefore, although Durant always does things very well, he never pursues speed. Even if he does resolve a problem quickly, he will not immediately go to Chairman Moke to explain the situation.

This matter needs to be put on hold for now.

Ideally, Chairman Moke would call to inquire.

Durant casually strolled into a coffee shop with a nice view and enjoyed his coffee there. He sat there for two hours until, just as he was about to leave, his dear Chairman Moke finally called.

When Durant saw that it was Moke calling, he immediately put down his coffee and ran outside, panting, "Mr. Moke, you...you wanted to see me?"

"Huhuhu~"

"Durant, what's wrong?"

"Mr. Moke, on my way back, were you asking about inviting Gu Cheng to the Australian Open?"

Moke hesitated for a moment: "Did he... agree?"

Durant slowed down slightly: "Actually, Mr. Gu Cheng was a little hesitant at first. He was worried that participating in the Australian Open would affect his junior tournaments, and he would end up losing more than he gained."

"And then what happened?" Moke asked nervously. "Didn't you tell him that you didn't need to play in the junior qualifying tournament?"

“I told him, but he was still a little worried,” Durant said slowly. “But after my persuasion, Mr. Gu Cheng dispelled his concerns and agreed to participate in the Australian Open. This matter has been confirmed, and Mr. Moke can hold a press conference to explain the situation.”

"I believe that Mr. Gu Cheng's participation will bring the Australian Open to an unprecedented level of influence."

Durant kept painting a grand picture for Moke: "Although Gu Cheng had also signed up for the youth competition before, the professional players in the youth competition are not well-known in the world, and their influence is very small."

"But the Australian Open is different. Those who make it into the draw are basically professional players ranked in the top 100 in the world, and they have a great influence in the world."

"Mr. Gu Cheng has received much attention because of his tennis skills, and those amazing skills are the focus of everyone's attention."

"Watching him use his tennis skills to crush professional junior players is far more appealing than using those skills to compete against professional players like Federer."

"The two are not on the same level at all."

"Anyway, if it were me, I would definitely look forward to Mr. Gu Cheng playing a full match against Mr. Federer and others, rather than just winning by a single point."

"Moreover, Mr. Moke also saw how influential the one-point match between Mr. Gu Cheng and Mr. Federer had recently. Almost all professional players around the world studied it frame by frame. That video has received tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of views on every website."

"Once the news of Gu Cheng's participation in the Australian Open gets out, it will be no less than a level 10 nuclear bomb to the whole world."

As Durant spoke, Moke's lips curled up higher and higher, his mouth widening as he thought about it, becoming increasingly excited. Even before the press conference started, he could already see the world's shocked expression.

"Durant."

"Yes, Mr. Moke."

"Hold a press conference."

"Now?"

"Yes, right now."

"Okay, I'll go back and prepare right away. I'll make sure Mr. Moke is satisfied."

(End of this chapter)