Now that I've been reborn, I have to play tennis!

Chapter 49 Racket Sponsor (3rd update, please continue reading!)

After resting and recuperating, Meng Hao finally completed the system task of "5000 meters in under 18 minutes" in one go.

Physical fitness increased by 2, reaching 80!

A fitness rating of 80 is considered above average even in a professional tournament.

Even in a three-game battle, Meng Hao was able to give it his all.

After completing the mission, he immediately "experienced the legendary perspective".

Right now, his top priority is to improve his own abilities.

When Meng Hao experienced the "Shanghai Masters" from Federer's perspective, he intentionally ignored his opponent's one-handed backhand.

Although the DSLR is stylish and highly concealable, Meng Hao, for the sake of safety, remains steadfast in his decision to use a two-handed reverse shooting method.

In the era before Meng Hao's rebirth, top-tier one-handed backhand players were almost extinct. Among the top 10 players in the ATP, only Italy's second-best player, Musetti, was still using a one-handed backhand.

Second experience complete!
The net score was +3, reaching 53;

Steps +2, reaching 62;

Serve +1, reaching 71.

Indeed, once you reach a level above the challenge level, you need to refine every aspect of your skills.

In addition, Meng Hao was pleasantly surprised to find that he had grown 1 centimeter taller, reaching a height of 1.83 meters.

After all, he is not yet 18 years old and can still grow taller.

What quests need to be completed to experience the legendary perspective again?

Complete 300 second serves in each of the first and second service zones of the service court!

Upon hearing this, Meng Hao's pupils constricted.

They're actually going to start training their second serve!
In high-level tennis matches, the importance of the second serve is self-evident.

After all, even if you have an unparalleled serving talent, you can't always succeed on your first serve; you'll eventually have to serve again.

Your second serve level determines the upper limit of your ability to hold your serve!
Federer is probably the player with the best second serve in professional tennis today.

His second serve percentage was as high as 57%, and his second serve percentage on grass was an astonishing 60%, even including the data from the end of his career.

Meng Hao was also aware that compared to his excellent first serve, his second serve was indeed much weaker.

"Alright, let's start practicing the second serve!"

The school provided Meng Hao with a trolley to store tennis balls, as well as a professional tennis ball retriever.

The cart can probably hold a hundred tennis balls.

After Meng Hao finished practicing his serves, he could pick up all the tennis balls on the ground without having to squat down and put them into the cart, which was very convenient.

"If only I had a sparring partner!" Meng Hao thought to himself as he picked up the ball.

Just then, a sound came from not far away.

"Hey, the clay court prince just got back and he's already practicing!" Shen Dongguo greeted Meng Hao, carrying a tennis bag.

Meng Hao casually swiped his hand and hit the tennis ball directly at the target.

His shot was very accurate, aimed directly at the opponent's head.

Shen Dongguo stretched out his palm and caught the ball.

"It's true what they say, 'A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days' absence. If I were to play against you now, I probably wouldn't even be able to win a single game,'" Shen Dongguo said as he walked over, a tennis ball in his hand.

Meng Hao laughed and said, "If you can break your own limit every time you shoot, and have a 100% success rate, you might not be unable to win a game."

"Do you think I'm a cyborg?" Shen Dongguo shook his head. "What are your plans next? I don't think you're going to go to Africa to grind for points!"

Really good at judging people!

He was fairly familiar with this scene; many players went to Africa every year to rack up points. "I definitely won't go!" Meng Hao said calmly. "I'm temporarily focusing on Qiandao Lake and Huzhou, since there aren't any challenge tournaments in China right now."

"That's good! With your skills, you should be able to rack up some points quickly, and then you can participate in the challenger qualifiers," Shen Dongguo nodded in reply.

"Do you think my chances of succeeding if I apply for a wildcard for the main tournament?" Meng Hao suddenly asked.

He doesn't really want to play in the Hope Series. To be precise, he could play in one or two events, but he doesn't want to play repeatedly.

“I told you before, this industry is very murky!” Shen Dongguo stroked his chin and said in a deep voice, “Joining the Sports Bureau will definitely have its benefits. If you don’t join, it’s like you have no background.”

“I understand!” Meng Hao nodded.

"The chances of getting a wildcard entry into the main tournament are slim. But getting a wildcard entry into the qualifying rounds shouldn't be a problem," Shen Dongguo thought for a moment, analyzing based on his experience.

"A wildcard for the qualifying rounds?" Meng Hao smiled calmly. "If I win a few more games, my ranking will be high enough to qualify. What do I need a wildcard for?"

“That’s true. With your skill level… even if you had diarrhea, you could at least make it to the semifinals in the Hope Tournament!” Shen Dongguo nodded and said seriously.

You really know how to give examples; you're a real talent.

"By the way, what do you think of this racket?"

Shen Dongguo suddenly opened his backpack and took out several shiny rackets, which were obviously high-end products.

"Baipoli?"

"Yes, that's the brand! And it's endorsed by Sister Na."

Meng Hao touched the Pepper tennis rackets and felt that they felt really good, even more comfortable than the Head rackets he used.

"How does it feel?"

"not bad!"

"That's good!" Shen Dongguo nodded. "If you like this racket, then we can talk about what to do next. You know I've been playing tennis since I was little, mainly because of my mom."

“My mom has always been a distributor for sporting goods, and she used to be a distributor for Hyde. Because of her good performance, she recently switched to Babolat.”

“I’ve always thought I had a good eye for the industry, but you know, my sister has been complaining lately that I’m a jinx in the industry because I keep misjudging you.”

Meng Hao replied truthfully, "It's quite an achievement that someone as professional as you could guess all of them wrong."

"I recommended you to my mom, saying I have high hopes for you. This time, I'm sure I won't be wrong, right?" Shen Dongguo smiled. "How about making Baibaoli your racket sponsor?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Hao suddenly understood.

Babboli wants to invest in itself, or more accurately, wants to try its luck in the lottery.

How much authority does your mother have?

"First of all, your current achievements certainly don't qualify you to be a spokesperson, and my mom doesn't have that authority either."

"I get it, it's just scratching lottery tickets!"

"That's pretty much the idea! But I think I can provide plenty of help early in your career."

Meng Hao nodded, neither denying it nor denying it.

"If you agree, we can talk to my mom about it later. I'll let you in on a heads-up: within her authority, besides the racket, she can also provide you with a certain amount of sponsorship. But..."

Shen Dongguo paused, then said seriously, "There will definitely be requirements regarding academic performance."

"When it comes to securing sponsorships, it's much easier for young talents in football or basketball than in tennis."

“That’s right!” Meng Hao nodded in agreement.

Shen Dongguo put his hands on his hips and said with a melancholy tone, "I originally had the opportunity to become the first professional tennis player to come from Donghai City, but I didn't seize it... So I hope you can be the first one!"

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(End of this chapter)