Hyeon Chung reaching the AO semifinal, Credit : Tennis Temple
His journey to the semifinals is only 7 years old, yet it feels like an eternity.
Disappearing from the tennis radar due to long absences caused by physical issues, Hyeon Chung is no longer featured in any Grand Slam draw.
Winner of the first edition of the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2017, the South Korean was then considered one of the brightest prospects in world tennis, and without his injuries, it is not impossible to imagine that Chung could be playing a leading role in the ATP tour.
Chung defeating Djokovic at the AO 2018 .
First South Korean player in tennis history to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam and, above all, a leader of the 'NextGen' (a generation of players aiming to dethrone the tennis legends), Hyeon Chung had everything to become the first Asian male player to truly dominate the ATP circuit.
Solid from the baseline, the former world No. 19 even managed to beat Novak Djokovic at his own game in a match that remains one of his finest performances, at the 2018 Australian Open.
On the rise, the new Korean tennis superstar would unfortunately suffer a series of injuries, leaving his direct competitors to pull ahead in the spotlight.
Hyeon Chung forced to retire during his semi-final. Credit : Tennis365
Undoubtedly, he may never reach his best level again or win a Grand Slam title, yet Hyeon Chung could still contribute a lot to tennis if he manages to return to the top 100.
A versatile player with impressive flexibility, the Suwon native had all the traits of a new Djokovic...
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