Hyeon Chung’s resolution “Let’s stand on the court like Hyeon Chung”

“As soon as I entered the court, I was surprised because many Korean fans came to see me. I couldn't give up until the end of the game because they cheered me up.”

South Korea's Chung Hyeon makes a backhand return to United States' Bradley Klahn during their first round match at the Australian Open(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill) Source: AP

Hyeon Chung defeated Bradley Klahn 3-2 (6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-2, 6-4) in the first round of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park.

Hyeon Chung lost first two sets in tiebreaks before winning the next three sets. After his victory, Chung said he fed off the energy of South Korean fans in the stands.

“As soon as I entered the court, I was surprised because many Korean fans came to see me. I couldn't give up until the end of the game because they cheered me up.” Chung said. "A lot of people must have felt I was going to lose when the score was 2-0. After making it 2-1, I felt I would have a chance. Then in the fifth set, I missed a chance to break, and the match could have gone either way."

Chung said he wanted to keep positive thoughts in his mind when he lost first two sets.

"I've been trying to keep thinking about other good things, and I think I've been preparing to win because the game isn't over yet.”

Chung said that he was determined to stand on the court like Hyeon Chung before playing.

“Let’s stand on the court like Hyeon Chung”

Chung will face Pierre-Hugues Herbert(55^th. France) in the second round.