网球体育特长生——邓沛恩的网球之路与青春力量

竞技体育是一条注定坎坷不平又时长充满收获的一条路，我校今年转入的网球体育特长生，邓沛恩，一起来感受她不一样的网球之路与青春力量。

Competitive sports are a path filled with inevitable challenges, yet often rich in rewards. This year, our school welcomed a new tennis talent, Peien Deng, who has joined SNA as an athletic scholar. Let's explore her unique journey in tennis and the vibrant energy of her youth.

今年郑钦文在巴黎奥运会夺金后，中国网球一下子打开了全世界以及国人全范围的视野之中。邓沛恩也被入选大满贯发展计划GSPDP U16巡回赛组。中国网球赛季，开启以后，邓沛恩作为青少年网球运动员代表接受CCTV采访和报道。

After Zheng Qinwen won gold at this year's Paris Olympics, Chinese tennis instantly captured the attention of audiences worldwide and domestically. Deng Peien was also selected for the Grand Slam Player Development Program (GSPDP) in the U16 tour category. With the start of the Chinese tennis season, Deng Peien, as a representative of youth tennis players, was interviewed and featured by CCTV.

▲沛恩入选大满贯发展计划GSPDP U16巡回赛组

▲沛恩接受CCTV采访

邓沛恩，广州人，国家一级网球运动员，ITF Junior世界排名331名。

CTJ中国网协青少年排名最高全国第一，2022年全国第二。YONEX青少年网球代言人和体育自媒体博主，苏州北美国际高中一等奖学金获得者。

Deng Peien, a native of Guangzhou, is a national first-class tennis player, currently ranked 331st in the ITF Junior World Rankings.

She holds the top national ranking in the CTJ China Tennis Association Junior Rankings and ranked second nationwide in 2022. Deng is also a YONEX junior tennis ambassador and a sports influencer on social media. Additionally, she is a first-prize scholarship recipient at Suzhou North America High School.

▲酷酷的沛恩

▲沛恩的“高光时刻”

接触到网球其实是很偶然的，就是二年级的时候爸爸跟朋友在沙面学网球，起初我在旁边等他，顺便玩玩蚂蚁之类，偶然一次自己上场试试看，觉得很好玩！后面就干脆放学后去排队练球，十来个人一片场，别提有多欢乐了。

My introduction to tennis was actually quite coincidental. Back in second grade, my dad was learning tennis with a friend at Shamian. At first, I would just wait on the sidelines, playing with ants and such. One day, I decided to give it a try myself, and I found it really fun! After that, I started lining up to practice after school; there were about ten of us sharing one court, and it was such a joyful experience.

随之压力也来了，在我刚开始接触的时候同龄的小伙伴已经能在底线飞奔打回合了。第一次参赛队里安排给我的双打搭档觉得我太差了他直接弃赛了，我就有了0-6的人生第一场战绩哈哈。当时我甚至连难受都还没来得及感觉。

With that came the pressure. When I first started, my peers were already sprinting along the baseline, rallying back and forth. During my first tournament, the partner I was paired with for doubles thought I was so bad that he withdrew from the match, leaving me with a debut record of 0-6, haha. At that time, I didn't even have a chance to feel upset.

▲打网球的小沛恩

后来主要还是兴趣的驱使，在启蒙教练的指导之下，我也打得越来越好。14岁的时候也完成了当时给自己定的小目标：年终总排名全国第二，拿到了国家一级运动员称号。15岁开始出国打ITF的比赛，感觉自己虽然像蜗牛一样慢，尽管比赛输输赢赢，但总体是在不断进步不断往上走的。

Later on, it was mainly my interest that drove me forward. Under the guidance of my foundational coach, I gradually improved my game. By the age of 14, I had achieved a small goal I set for myself: finishing the year ranked second nationally and earning the title of a national first-class athlete. At 15, I began competing internationally in ITF tournaments. Although I felt as slow as a snail, and the matches were a mix of wins and losses, overall, I was continuously making progress and moving forward.

今年也比较幸运的入选了大满贯球员发展计划U16巡回赛组，跟着教练到乌兹别克斯坦和哈萨克斯训练和比赛。随后也跟着赞助商YONEX前往日本参加VAMOS.J集训，特别感恩能有这样的机会锻炼自我，希望成长再快一点！

This year, I was also fortunate enough to be selected for the Grand Slam Player Development Program U16 Tour group. I traveled with my coach to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for training and competitions. Afterwards, I followed our sponsor YONEX to Japan to participate in the VAMOS.J training camp. I am particularly grateful for such opportunities to challenge myself and hope to accelerate my growth even further!

▲VAMOS.J集训

一方面训练是很辛苦的，对所有运动员来说都是。而且网球是一项户外运动，我们常年都在阳光下暴晒，今年从夏天关岛和塞班回来，我整个背的皮肤都掉了一层，痛的不行。也会有因为各种不小心或者强度过大导致的拉伤、撞伤和崴脚等而不得不停训停赛。

Training is indeed very demanding for all athletes, and tennis, being an outdoor sport, exposes us to the sun for long periods. This year, after coming back from Guam and Saipan in the summer, I had a layer of skin peel off my entire back, which was extremely painful. There are also times when accidental injuries or strains from excessive exertion, such as sprains, bruises, and twisted ankles, force us to stop training and competing.

另一方面，竞技体育也很无情，它不是谁练的多，就能有相应的成绩，还要考量训练的科学性，有时候甚至依赖比赛的排签，运动员多少也会有积分和排名的焦虑。此外，突发的状况也是有，有一站我在胡志明市打，都已经做好了所有的准备，以一号种子的身份参赛，但在上场前一刻突发胃肠感染被送医院躺了一周。但也有我在2-6 0-2 0-40落后的情况下2-6 6-4 6-3四小时鏖战逆转排名更高的对手，拿到积分，晋级下一轮。所有这些也都是我喜欢网球的原因。

On the other hand, competitive sports are quite merciless; it's not simply about how much you train. The scientific approach to training also matters, and sometimes, even the luck of the draw in a tournament can affect outcomes, which can lead to anxiety over rankings and points among athletes. Additionally, unexpected situations do occur. For instance, I was in Ho Chi Minh City, all set to compete as the top seed, but was suddenly hospitalized with a gastrointestinal infection just before the match, which took me out for a week. However, there was also a time when I was down 2-6, 0-2, 0-40 and managed to turn the match around after four hours of intense play, winning 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 against a higher-ranked opponent, earning points and advancing to the next round. All these are reasons why I love tennis.

比较难忘的比赛是去年在斐济打国际网联ITFJ60的比赛。去之前我在日本经历了连续2站的挫败，后面跟当地的教练练了2周，他还把我带回他母校日本法政大学跟他的师弟师妹一起训练。而当时斐济正好接下来是有比赛的，我就提出来想尝试一下。但当时在国内的教练认为时机还未合适，我技术上有巨大的bug（这也是真的）需要回国集训，“拆了重装”。

"One memorable competition was last year's ITF J60 tournament in Fiji. Before that, I had faced consecutive setbacks in Japan and then spent two weeks training with a local coach, who even took me to his alma mater, Hosei University in Japan, to train with his juniors. At that time, there happened to be a tournament coming up in Fiji, and I suggested trying it out. However, my coach back home thought it wasn’t the right time as I had significant technical issues (which was true) that needed to be addressed with intensive training back home, essentially to 'break it down and rebuild'."

我当时想法有点冲动，很想证明自己、觉得自己也是可以的，也因此第一次跟教练爆发了思想上的冲突。后面经过多次的来回协商，教练还是同意了我去打，然后我自己从东京飞香港转机南半球的斐济，在那边认识了一群澳洲和新西兰的同龄小伙伴，也误打误撞拿到了人生第一个ITF的单打冠军和双打亚军。这段经历对我来说很重要，因为这是我第一次评估自己并勇于争取机会。

At the time, I was somewhat impulsive; I really wanted to prove myself and felt capable, which led to my first ideological conflict with my coach. After much back and forth, the coach finally agreed to let me compete. I then flew from Tokyo to Hong Kong and from there to Fiji in the Southern Hemisphere. There, I met a group of peers from Australia and New Zealand, and somewhat serendipitously, I won my first ITF singles title and finished as runner-up in doubles. This experience was very significant for me, as it was the first time I evaluated myself and boldly seized an opportunity.

来学校之前爸爸妈妈有做过调研，学校的环境和学习氛围都很好，也有着不少其他项目优秀的特长生。开始其实我也会担心转来国际学校语言上会吃力。还好，对于网球运动员来说，因为各地参赛，所以虽然可能词汇不算多，但敢开口敢表达，基础的英语交流不成问题。我尊重对手和裁判，在校尊重老师和其他同学，相处起来很融洽。我特别感谢苏州北美国际学校给予我的支持，能让我能请假外出打比赛。老师们很关心我的学习，经常通过微信和邮件的方式了解我的学习进度，各方面都给予了我很大的帮助。

Before coming to the school, my parents did some research. The school's environment and learning atmosphere are excellent, and there are many other students with exceptional talents in various programs. Initially, I was worried that transitioning to an international school might pose language challenges. Fortunately, as a tennis player who competes internationally, although my vocabulary may not be extensive, I am willing to speak up and express myself, so basic English communication is not a problem. I respect my opponents and referees, and at school, I respect teachers and fellow students, which makes for harmonious relationships. I am especially grateful to SNA for their support, allowing me to take leaves of absence to compete. The teachers are very concerned about my studies and frequently check on my progress through WeChat and emails, providing substantial help in all aspects.

其实目前还没有想太远关于将来所从事职业的事，但我很清楚自己想打球。经过教育咨询，目前想法就是通过网球能申请到心仪的大学并且在大学里能继续打网球，保持自身的高水平。我也觉得自己很幸运，因为我很喜欢网球，如果能让它成为我的职业或者是将来职业跟网球/跟体育相关，如果能从事所喜欢的事，那么我也很乐意接受它给我带来的挑战。

Actually, I haven't thought too far ahead about the profession I will pursue in the future, but I am clear that I want to continue playing tennis. After consulting with educational advisors, my current plan is to use tennis to gain admission to my preferred university and to continue playing at a high level in college. I also feel very fortunate because I love tennis, and if I can make it my profession or have a future career related to tennis or sports, I would be more than happy to accept the challenges it brings.

对于未来，沛恩坦言自己依旧不确定将来是否会将网球作为职业生涯的终极选择，但她清楚自己对这项运动的热爱与坚持。她希望在大学里继续网球事业，同时通过网球实现她的学术目标。她说：“如果未来的职业能与网球或体育相关，我一定会全力以赴，因为这就是我热爱的事。”

Pei'en openly admits that she is still uncertain about whether tennis will be her ultimate career choice, but she is clear about her passion and dedication to the sport. She hopes to continue her tennis career in college, while also achieving her academic goals through the sport. She says, "If my future career can be related to tennis or sports, I will give it my all, because that is what I love."

沛恩的网球之路，像一场漫长的比赛，充满了跌宕起伏与奋力拼搏。她用青春的汗水和坚定的信念书写着属于她的独特篇章。在未来的赛场上，我们期待看到她更多的光芒与精彩表现！

Pei'en's journey in tennis is like a long, intense match, full of ups and downs and fierce competition. She writes her own unique chapter with the sweat of her youth and a steadfast belief. On the future courts, we look forward to seeing more of her brilliance and spectacular performances!

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