Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 44 Tennis Team Recruitment (Please continue reading)

Having been given a second chance at life, Jiang Hong didn't want to live it out in a mundane way.

Previously, Jiang Hong had "training recovery potions" during training.

But the pain during training is very real!
From a novice who couldn't even serve into the net, to winning his first professional tournament championship.

Although it's the lowest level 10K tournament, there are also 25K, ATP Challenger Series, and ATP Tour Series above it!
Perhaps some of their peers have already won Challenger or even Tour titles.

However, this competition has a different meaning for Jiang Hong.

This shows that all his previous efforts were worthwhile!
The stands suddenly became noisy. It was unclear whether the noise started after the match ended or if Jiang Hong had blocked out the noise during the match!

This victory did not satisfy Jiang Hong; instead, it ignited even greater desires within him.

"Victory, I will keep winning. With the system's help, what reason is there to be satisfied? Hope tournaments, Challenger tournaments, tour tournaments, Grand Slams, step by step, I will win that highest trophy!"

The organizing committee members sitting in the stands were also quite excited at this moment.

"Jiang Hong actually won the championship!"

Although the game was in Jiang Hong's favor for a time, it was still hard to believe when he finally won.

After all, a player who had never participated in a formal competition had managed to go all the way through!
Winning the 10K tournament championship definitely means you're at the national team level.

That's right, the national men's tennis team's performance is just that bad right now!
"Old Ye, find a reporter to interview him later. This is the first time a domestic player has won a championship in all the Hope Tour events in China this year!"

"Don't worry, I already contacted reporters beforehand!"

Zhang Long was stunned. Just two days ago, they were competing together, and now you've become the champion.

I don't even have a world ranking yet, and you've already become a top 1,000 professional player in the world!
It's worth noting that there are only four or five players currently ranked in the top 1,000 of the ATP rankings in China.

"Jiang Hong actually won!" The photographer murmured in surprise upon seeing this.

The female reporter turned to look at the photographer, "Weren't we watching the whole competition?"

"Jiang Hong has been dominating Yamajima Jun the whole time, so it's normal for him to win, right?"

Jiang Hong, who was on the court, was unaware of all this. After regaining his senses, he found that Yamashima Jun was already waiting for him at the net.

Jiang Hong walked over and shook hands with the other person.

"You're very good. I hope I can play against you again next time!"

Jiang Hong almost didn't understand Yamashima Jun's Japanese-accented English at first glance!

See you at the game!

Jiang Hong nodded, then turned to look at the foreign referee.

Jiang Hong was really in a bad mood.

In fact, several subsequent calls were wrongly judged!
He didn't shake hands with the referee, but instead went to his rest area and started packing his things!

After the competition, an awards ceremony was held!
The trophies are very traditional: the champion's trophy is a cup, while the runner-up's is a plate!
The trophy looks much more refined than the base cup Jiang Hong had previously received.

Then they took a group photo together!
After the awards ceremony, Jiang Hong went to get his golf bag when he saw several people walking over, including Zhang Long.

"Jiang Hong, wait a moment!"

Among the group, one of the middle-aged men called out to him.

Jiang Hong stopped, a smile on his face, and waited for the others.

"Hello Jiang Hong, my surname is Hong, and I'm a staff member of the organizing committee for this tournament. This is the head coach of the Shanghai tennis team; please call him Coach Zhang!"

Jiang Hong wasn't a child; he knew the group's purpose just from their identities.

They're obviously trying to recruit me!
To be honest, no one had come looking for Jiang Hong, and he thought these people were really composed! Then, he casually greeted a few people.

"Director Hong, Coach Zhang!"

If you encounter someone whose position you don't know, just call them "Director" and that's it.

Sure enough, Coach Zhang couldn't hold back and spoke first.

"That's right, Jiang Hong, I heard from Zhang Long that you haven't made it into the provincial team yet, is that right?"

"That's good, I'll be practicing on my own for now!"

Jiang Hong nodded and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Coach Zhang's eyes practically lit up.

A player who doesn't have a home team is a real gem!

Although it's a tennis sport, I don't think about things like the Olympics or Grand Slams.

However, Jiang Hong is so young, yet he has already won an ITF10K tournament championship.

Even if we don't win the championship at the National Games, the chances of winning a medal are quite high.

It's important to understand that the National Games is the most important goal within the sports systems of each province.

Many reports have stated that the rewards for winning the National Games are sometimes even higher than those for winning a medal at the World Championships.

Winning the National Games championship would be a significant achievement for them!

Coach Zhang immediately began his poaching campaign: "Xiao Jiang, although it's more relaxed and free outside the system, there's no one to guarantee you a minimum income. If you join the system, you won't have to worry about competition fees, and even after you retire, whether you continue your studies, join the system, or don't join the system, you'll still have a generous retirement allowance."

"If you join our Shanghai team, you'll definitely get great benefits, and you'll be groomed as a key prospect for the team. We'll send you to competitions all over the world, and hiring a high-level foreign coach won't be a problem!"

It must be said that the Shanghai team is very sincere.

As expected of Shanghai, it's truly a city of great wealth and power!

If Jiang Hong didn't have the system, he might have given in, since he wasn't sure about his future.

However, as a wall-mounted character, he is subject to the control of others in every way.

I'd probably get roasted by the readers!
Therefore, Jiang Hong had always made up his mind: "Thank you for your kindness, Coach Zhang, but I don't plan to join a state-run team for the time being. I hope to participate in competitions on my own and see how it goes!"

Coach Zhang didn't expect Jiang Hong to refuse, after all, his offer was already very generous.

Then, his eyes darted around before he said, "Little Jiang, I'll take the liberty of calling you that. If you have any requests, just tell me. As long as they're reasonable and within my capabilities, I absolutely won't refuse!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Hong gave a wry smile and said, "I'm sorry, Coach Zhang, my current thought is that I hope to play as a free agent!"

Coach Zhang was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this, and finally sighed and said...

"Here's what we'll do: leave me your contact information. If you change your mind anytime, just give me a call!"

They then exchanged contact information and chatted for a while before leaving.

Jiang Hong knew that they were in a honeymoon period, so everyone was easy to talk to.

If the National Games clashes with the tour and Masters tournament schedules, do you think the team will let you go?
Even for Grand Slam tournaments, you still have to come back to participate in the National Games and Asian Games!

Just like in football and basketball, if you've just gained the head coach's trust and entered the rotation list after playing abroad, you'll have to come back to participate in any minor matches.

Therefore, Jiang Hong would not risk his life for a petty gain.

After all, some places are easy to get into, but not so easy to get out!

(End of this chapter)