Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 80 Pre-match Warm-up (Please continue reading)

Since 2000, the size of sports schools has been reduced significantly.

We are also exploring the path forward for school sports.

So when I heard Jiang Hong say that the school supported it, I was quite surprised.

After all, it was just a brief interview, and they didn't dwell on this issue too much!
"Jiang Hong, you are the first contestant to enter the finals in this challenge. Who do you think your opponent will be? The number one seed in this competition, or Donald, the American prodigy?"

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Hong gave his answer.

"Donald Young!"

This answer was somewhat unexpected, since no matter how you look at it, the number one seed should be more likely!
Zilin's eyes lit up, thinking that Jiang Hong had some special insights, so he continued to ask.

"Jiang Hong, why do you think that?"

"Hmm...it's just my intuition!" Jiang Hong pondered for a moment, then said with a smile.

Zilin turned around, gave a closing speech, and ended the interview.

"Hello, will this interview be broadcast on the sports channel?" Jiang Hong was genuinely curious about this!

"Yes, and CTV5 will broadcast the entire final match tomorrow!" Zilin nodded.
This final is a warm-up for the China Open!

Jiang Hong's eyes lit up, even though he had already been reborn.

But I'm still quite happy to have this opportunity to be seen in front of the whole nation!

Zilin glanced at Jiang Hong, feeling a little worried. After all, he was a young man. Would it put pressure on him to suddenly tell him that the entire competition would be broadcast live?
However, this worry was indeed somewhat unnecessary; he was only excited.

As a tennis event, if it enters the tour, even if it's not broadcast live domestically, there will still be TV stations broadcasting it live!

After the interview ended, Jiang Hong did not linger.

Jiang Hong had already watched the matches of his two opponents and was familiar with their characteristics.

Instead of wasting time, you might as well go back and watch some classic matches and practice your tactical skills.

In the previous Hope Tournament, Jiang Hong basically relied on his comprehensive skills and attributes to directly suppress his opponents.

However, once your tactical attributes are improved, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort during the game!
I went back to the hotel and rested for a while.

Jiang Hong took out his phone and dialed a number for a contact.

"What? Xiao Jiang, you're saying you've made it to the finals of this competition, and it'll be broadcast live on CCTV5?"

Principal Kao's sponsorship of Chiang Hung stemmed from his belief in Chiang Hung's talent in tennis. As the principal, he wanted to provide some assistance, and if Chiang Hung could achieve some success, it would be a truly admirable story.

On the other hand, if they could win a national championship or runner-up title, it would also bring honor to the school.

But I didn't expect Jiang Hong to rise so quickly, even getting on CCTV5.

"I only found out about the live broadcast during the interview just now!"

"I won't bother with the pleasantries, Xiao Jiang. I don't have any useful advice to offer. Good luck in the competition!"

After exchanging a few words, the two hung up the phone.

Principal Gao turned to his wife and said, "Old woman, switch the TV to CTV5."

"When did you start liking to watch the sports channel?" She was somewhat puzzled by her husband's behavior.

"I'm starting to like it now!"

After all, I took the money, so I should let the university president see the results, at least to show that the money wasn't wasted.

There was no need to hide it and wait until he returned to school to show off. Jiang Hong then told his parents about it, which at least put their minds at ease and let them know that their son was successful.

After all, as parents who come from the countryside, they think appearing on TV is a prestigious thing.

Jiang Hong couldn't achieve this in his previous life, and he hopes to make them proud in this one.

……

Inside the players' lounge in the center court!
"Yang, the result of the other semi-final match is out!" Donald's coach, Smith, pushed open the door and walked in from outside.

"Huh? Who won?" Donald stopped tying his shoelaces and looked up at the coach.

"Who do you hope will win?" Smith didn't answer directly, but instead smiled.

“Jiang Hong!” Donald hesitated for a moment, then looked up and said.

"Why? That Jiang Hong is quite strong!" Smith asked with great interest.

"I think Jiang Hong is stronger, and he's the same age as me. I think he'll be my future rival, and it would be more interesting to defeat him!" Donald's eyes gleamed with anticipation!
“That’s right, you guessed it, Jiang Hong won the match!” Smith shrugged, then added, “But if you want to fight Jiang Hong, you’ll have to win this match first.”

"Hmm!" Donald gave a confident smile, picked up his racket, and walked out of the locker room.

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July 27th, morning!

[...Next, we have a tennis news report: Our young player successfully defeated the tournament's second seed, Salamanca, to advance to the final at the Wuhan ATP Challenger Tournament. The final will be broadcast live later. Please watch the interview video from the scene...]

Principal Gao sat in front of the TV early this morning. When he saw Jiang Hong say that the school strongly supported his participation in the competition, an idea popped into his mind.

I wonder if Jiang Hong has enough funds!
Jiang Hong's small supermarket was already packed with people.

Last night, my mom received a call from Jiang Hong.

Without realizing it, Jiang Hong's relatives and friends found out that he was going to be on CTV5!
"Mother, why hasn't Brother Jiang Hong come out yet!"

My cousin, who was sitting in front of the TV, was getting a little impatient and turned to ask Jiang Hong's mother.

"Wait a minute, it'll be out soon!"

"It's started, it's started!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the television screen showed the stadium.

"Welcome to the live broadcast of the Wuhan ATP Challenger Finals, viewers!"

"At the Wuhan Optics Valley Training Base Tennis Center, my country's young player Jiang Hong will face off against America's prodigy Donald Young!"

"And the champion of the Wuhan Challenge will be determined!"

As Jiang Hong entered the stadium, a huge roar of cheers and shouts erupted from the stands, creating a very enthusiastic atmosphere!
In the past two days, as Jiang Hong's performance has been getting better and better, the organizing committee certainly wouldn't let this opportunity pass by. They immediately joined forces with multiple media outlets to hype up the competition, promoting the fact that Jiang Hong has equaled the best record for Chinese tennis in the ATP Challenger Series.

Whether Jiang Hong can break the record depends on today's final.

So the stands were packed today.

Jiang Hong raised his racket and waved to the audience.

Around the stadium, there were also many cameras and broadcasting equipment, all bearing the CTV logo.

"I wonder if my parents are watching my competition on TV!"

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