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Hyeon Chung
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Hyeon Chung
South Korean player Hyeon Chung will be riding on a high at the Australian Open. The 21-year old managed to defeat former world number 1, Novak Djokovic in straight sets. It wasn’t an easy matchup as Chung was stretched to two tie-breaks in the 1st and 3rd sets. He also won the 2nd set 7-5. Lady Luck was smiling on the South Korean as Djokovic began to struggle with his elbow injury. But that doesn’t take away anything from the youngster. Here is how Twitter reacted to Chung’s victory.
Stat Attack
2008: 10 years ago 20 year old Djokovic defeated 12 slam titlist Federer in straight sets ( 3rd set breaker)
2018: 21 year old Chung beats 12 slam titlist Djokovic in straight sets (3rd set breaker)#AusOpen
— Roger Laver (@DonaldTendulkar) January 22, 2018
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If at First you don’t succeed, Try again
In 2016, 19 y/o Hyeon Chung played Djokovic for the first time. It was like a dream to play his idol despite losing in straight sets. Two years later they met again but this time he beat his idol – in straight sets. THIS is the dream, son. Inspiring. #AusOpen
— 𝗔𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝘇𝘂𝗮𝗻 (@ayshardzn) January 22, 2018
Hyeon Chung is Ecstatic
Hyeon Chung kneels on the court of the Rod Laver Arena after defeating Novak Djokovic and making it into the quarter-finals pic.twitter.com/Wr6F5gFQtp
— Alex Ellinghausen (@ellinghausen) January 22, 2018
Good Question
https://twitter.com/vishaarqui/status/955403763405254656
It was Worth it
Chung took 6 weeks out over wimbledon last year – made some technical adjustments and grip changes. Think they’ve paid off!
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) January 22, 2018
It’s Like Looking in a Mirror
Courier: “How do you hit those shots? It’s like watching Novak but it’s you."
Chung: “I don’t know! When I was young I just tried to copy Novak because he’s my idol.”
— Courtney Nguyen (@FortyDeuceTwits) January 22, 2018
Looking at the Bigger Picture
In Korean, Chung thanked people in Korea who were staying up late to watch and mentioned that it's not over yet and that he hopes to give them more to cheer for on Wednessday. 🙂 #AusOpen
— ☭ 夢の父ちゃん ☭ (@TrollandGarros) January 22, 2018
Amazing performance by Hyeon Chung. So calm, so quick, so good. Two great stories with Sandgren and Chung to play for a spot in the semi's. Looking forward to it already!
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) January 22, 2018
Chung is a breath of fresh air, I love his game, his character, his ability & his on-court demeanour.
— ʟᴀᴜʀᴇɴ (@_SerenaChelski) January 22, 2018
Join the Club
Straight set victors over #Djokovic at the @AustralianOpen
Marat Safin
Roger Federer
Hyeon Chung#AusOpen— Joshua Kay (@js_kay) January 22, 2018
Chung tonight…. pic.twitter.com/rWmWHhMhfi
— Mark Mills (@callmemillsy) January 22, 2018
The passing shots on this guy! 🔥🔥🔥 #Chung
— Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) January 22, 2018
And how about Tennessee Vol Tennys Sandgren?! Melbourne is a looong way from Rocky Top, but the 26 y-o achieved an improbable dream here to reach QF. So chilled & crafty on court. 👏🏻👏🏻Sandgren v Chung is among the least likely slam QF EVER! How fun.
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) January 22, 2018
On the camera in Korean, Chung wrote “Are you all watching”
💯🔥
— Fiona 💯+3️⃣ (@federering) January 22, 2018
(unseeded) Chung vs (LL) Sandgren was a 1st round match at ATP 250 Auckland two weeks ago.
It's a Grand Slam quarterfinal now.— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) January 22, 2018
Djokovic: Chung can be a Top 10 player, he’s improved physically a lot, he’s hard-working and a really nice guy. Yes, our games are a lot alike. #AusOpen
— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) January 22, 2018
Achievement Unlocked
Djokovic shout showing Chung some love. pic.twitter.com/XffQSJqhzj
— José Morais (@ZezeAM) January 22, 2018
Better Get that Popcorn Ready
@AustralianOpen quarters set:
Nadal Cilic
Fed Berdych
Chung Sandgren
Dimitrov Edmund— Steven J Henrici (@SteveyStats24) January 22, 2018
Great night out at the @AustralianOpen with @dani_willis we both absolutely love our tennis! Thanks @CraigTiley for having us. What a belter of a match!👍🎾🙏 pic.twitter.com/80rPKVGW9c
— Stevesmith49 (@Stevesmith491) January 22, 2018
I hope Chung is that new golden player of this new age of players. God, he had some amazing shots! Fantastic and humble player. I loved his post-match interview #AusOpen
— ☃️🎄🅹 (@_JNews_) January 22, 2018
Congratulations #Chung . Incredible performance by young gun
— Debanga Konwar (@DEBANGAKONWAR) January 22, 2018
I think Novak was fine playing in the AO. We shouldn’t be making excuses. He won the previous rounds exceptionally and in the match against Chung – he play the best he could. Don’t take anything away from #Chung – he played great to beat Novak.
— Derrick (@myderrick) January 22, 2018
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Go Hyeon Chung!!!! Wish I can see you in the final! Lots of luck for you! 💪
— Iko Katon (@jsskaton) January 22, 2018
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Hyeon Chung into the #AusOpen18 quarterfinals!!! Huge upset over Djokovic and what a way to represent Korea!!! 😭🇰🇷
— Alex Nam (@AcwNam) January 22, 2018
