Who would still play tennis after being reborn?

Chapter 29 This is tennis!!

Gu Cheng glanced at Zhou Xiao.

"CTN is actually the technical level of tennis in China, ranging from CTN Level 1 to CTN Level 10, with Level 1 being the highest and Level 10 being the lowest. For example, the China Tour, which Zhang Ming just mentioned, requires a CTN rating of Level 4 or above. If you are below this level, you are not even eligible to register for the competition."

"As for UTR..."

Gu Cheng paused for a moment and said, "Actually, it's a points system for measuring the level of tennis players worldwide. The points range from 1.00 to 16.50. It makes a comprehensive judgment based on the data of the player's last 30 matches over 12 months, providing a precise and reasonable standard for judging the level of all tennis players. It is not limited by age, gender, or geographical location. In other words, male and female players all over the world are reflected in the same UTR system."

"Compared to CTN ratings, UTR scores provide a more comprehensive view of a player's skill level."

Zhou Xiao looked at Gu Cheng in surprise: "No, you actually know that!"

"nonsense."

Li Yang, true to his reputation as Gu Cheng's good deskmate and best friend, immediately retorted, "Ah Cheng has at least started learning tennis, okay? Shouldn't he learn about it beforehand?"

"Just like when you learn basketball, you learn about some technical moves or basketball-related professional terms, right?"

Zhou Xiao said dejectedly, "I thought you guys were joking! Who knew he was so good at basketball, and then he went off to learn tennis!"

"By the way, Acheng, what did Zhang Ming mean when he said that Lao Yu is too old and has missed the best time?"

"Didn't he say that he could play professionally in the country too?"

Li Yang asked with a curious look, "Aren't domestic professional competitions professional competitions?"

Gu Cheng explained: "To truly be called a professional player, one's UTR rating must be above 13 points. However, it must be mentioned that if you only play in domestic competitions, your UTR rating will never reach above 13 points."

13 points, that sounds pretty high.

"What does Lao Yu mean by getting an offer from a top American university as an NCAA tennis student-athlete?"

"Can you get into an American university just by playing tennis?"

Li Yang found it unbelievable: "Shouldn't he only be able to get into some ordinary universities?"

This is a typical example of a complete novice.

Gu Cheng didn't mean to mock Li Yang; he was just not interested in tennis, so it was normal for him not to know or understand it.

"To put it simply, if your UTR score can reach 10 or even higher before a certain age, you can definitely apply to Ivy League schools."

"Ivy...Ivy League school?"

Li Yang looked shocked and stammered as he spoke.

Is it the Ivy League school I'm thinking of?

"Correct."

Upon receiving Gu Cheng's affirmation, both Li Yang and Zhou Xiao couldn't help but gasp.

What are Ivy League schools?
It is short for the Ivy League, which includes eight top American universities: Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Brown University, and Cornell University.

For many students from ordinary families, Ivy League schools are not just a few universities, but a hope for upward social mobility.

For those born into wealthy and famous families, Ivy League schools are more like a gathering place for the children of the upper class from all over the world.

It's no exaggeration to say that it's the dream school for high school students in China.

In recent years, more and more domestic students have applied to Ivy League schools, but the acceptance rate is less than 1%. It should be noted that those who dare to apply to Ivy League schools are all top students, and their family backgrounds are equally impressive.

Now Gu Cheng was telling them that as long as they played tennis well, they could apply to these top universities. The shock they felt was unimaginable. Looking at the two dumbfounded people, Gu Cheng smiled and said, "Actually, it's not just tennis, it's the same for other sports. As long as you can be the best, you can apply to Ivy League schools."

The two swallowed hard, their eyes shining, but they quickly came to terms with reality.

In any field, how many people can truly reach the very top?

Therefore, it's not surprising that they can get into Ivy League schools.

At this point, Zhang Ming's speech was also drawing to a close.

However, compared to the other students' relaxed demeanor, Gu Cheng's eyes showed a strange light when he looked up and saw Zhang Ming.

If he remembers correctly, back in 14, there shouldn't have been a male professional player in China who had played in high-level world championships, such as Zhang Ming.

A world ranking of 147 doesn't sound very high.

It's worth noting that at that time, Zhe Ge, a veteran tennis player in China, had only achieved his personal best of 210th place in 16.

Gu Cheng subconsciously looked up and glanced around. When he found that no teacher was paying attention to him, he secretly took out his phone and browsed the internet for a while. Soon, he discovered a big problem.

This world is the same as the world before. The people he knows are still the same people, and the celebrities on the internet are still the same people. But there seem to be some new people that he didn't know in his previous life.

For example, Zhang Ming.

When I returned to my original world, I didn't think much of it because nothing around me had changed.

I only realized now that there were actually some subtle changes.

However, this subtle change did not have a significant impact on the operation of the world as a whole.

Therefore, it's understandable why someone like Zhang Ming would exist.

As my thoughts wandered, Zhang Ming's voice came again:
"To be honest, the development of tennis in our country is still quite far behind that of some European and American countries, especially in men's professional tennis, which is far behind women's. For example, Li Na, whom everyone knows, has won two Grand Slam titles, while in men's tennis, sometimes we can't even get into the main draw."

"But I always believe that tennis in China will not remain stagnant forever."

"The next professional player to win a Grand Slam title could be me, or it could be..."

"you!"

As Gu Cheng was lost in thought, Zhang Ming suddenly stood up: "There will be times when the wind and waves will be strong, and the sails will be hoisted to cross the vast ocean." In the world of tennis, this poem is vividly demonstrated.

Every player who steps onto the court is like an ambitious navigator, eager to conquer this green ocean.

Tennis is a perfect blend of power and skill.

When we swing our rackets, the silver bottle shatters and water gushes forth, the iron cavalry charges forth with the clang of swords and spears—the whistling tennis ball is like a charging cavalryman on a battlefield, a lightning bolt slicing through the sky, or a graceful dancer twirling on the court.

"For every one of us who loves tennis, stepping onto the court is the start of a journey to pursue our dreams. We may not have the same superb skills as professional players, but on this court, we can still unleash our youth and passion."

"This is tennis!"

"thank you all!"

After speaking, Zhang Ming bowed deeply to the audience.

The silence on the playground lasted only a moment; the next second, thunderous applause resounded through the sky.

(End of this chapter)