If I have a chance to play the Olympics, I sure want to do that because it's a goal for everyone to try and play for their country, so I would consider it." He was knocked out in the second round in 2019. He reached a career-high 19th in the world rankings following his Australian Open run but has since fallen all the way to 126th. Talented Korean claimed the title at the Next Gen Masters in 2017, advancing into the semi-final at the Australian Open next January and cracking the top-20 20 months ago. The 23-year-old Hyeon Chung got the opportunity to play at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship for the second year in a row, losing to Karen Khachanov 7-6, 6-4 in an hour and 36 minutes. The Korean gave his best to stay in touch against the opponent from the top-20 but it wasn't enough for at least a set, losing the edge in the pivotal moments but still feeling pleased with the level he scowed ahead of the new season.Finishing the season outside the top-100 for the first time since 2016, an injury-prone is ready to make a strong comeback in 2020, testing his skills in Abu Dhabi before traveling to Australia where he opens the regular season at Canberra Challenger against some strong opponents.
The second one would be to try and play better than last year.It's always tough to come back from injuries, but I'm just trying to do my best and enjoy every moment. Serena Williams: 'For the first time in my career, I didn't come to win tournament' Rafael Nadal stays ahead of Roger Federer, extending ultimate ATP Finals record Simona Halep: 'I didn't feel great and my energy was low' Toni Nadal: I asked Roger Federer & Johan Cryuff why they were so good & they said... WTA Lexington: Serena Williams experiences toughest loss since 2012 against.. Naomi Osaka practices with Tommy Haas 'He's so good' Nick Kyrgios shows off £164k custom Dodge SRT Demon Roger Federer's kids take part in a tennis camp in Switzerland WTA Lexington: Serena Williams to face sister Venus or Victoria Azarenka in R2 Top coach understands the decisions of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic Carlos Alcaraz: I don't want to compare myself to Rafa Nadal because.... 'Have heard Roger Federer and Nadal thank the spectators for...', says top coach
He had to retire from that semifinals match against Roger Federer with blisters on his foot, and he kept having blister issues for the rest of 2018. SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Former Australian Open semifinalist Chung Hyeon has pulled out of qualifying for this year's event with a hand injury, his agency announced Wednesday. Chung Hyeon who reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2018, not participated in the 2020 Australian Open due to a hand injury. Chung, 23, has been hampered by assorted injuries since his surprising appearance in the final four in Melbourne two years ago. He missed half of 2019 with a back injury. "I'm just going to try and stay healthy; that's my top priority," said Chung. The youngsters are playing really well and I'm just glad to be part of that group, will do my best to get back into it.I'm trying to do my best and I'm really excited to play. Chung reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in 2018, the best performance by a South Korean player at a Grand Slam event. Kwon Soon-woo, the highest-ranked Korean today at No. He missed half of 2019 with a back injury. All Rights Reserved. Australian Open 2018: Hyeon Chung blister picture, injury retirement vs Roger Federer | Fox Sports HYEON Chung’s agent says the Korean star was forced to retire from his match against Roger Federer due to painful blisters that had developed on top of one another during his historic run at the Australian Open.