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Chapter 40 each with their own minds

In Wang Heguang's view, this style of play is so novel that it is rarely seen even on high-level ATP tours and the four Grand Slams.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that some Chinese tennis coaches are just waiting to die and have no ambition. In fact, they don't pay much attention to top international tennis competitions.

Just like some football coaches, they usually smoke and drink in private, and use their little power to seek personal gain. They give games to anyone who gives them money and gifts, and they never study tactics or arrange training plans.

Although these football coaches are engaged in the football industry, they have no leisure to get up in the middle of the night to watch the Champions League football games and study the latest techniques, tactics and playing methods in the world.

The same goes for tennis coaches. Although tennis is an individual sport, and the ATP ranking is a hard indicator, there is little room for coaches to make money, but they can't stand up to others.

In the ATP Tour and the four Grand Slams, a match can take as little as two or three hours, as long as four or five hours. It is really too long.

What kind of game are you watching? Wouldn’t it be nice to go soak your feet and sing karaoke, or go drink and play mahjong?

This is also the mentality of many domestic tennis coaches.

Wang Heguang is the head coach of the national team. Although he is not so bad, he is used to dawdling with no desires and desires. However, with the success of Yanjing's Olympic bid, he feels that the pressure has been increasing recently.

"Even if this kid is self-employed and hires a private tutor, he is also a Chinese citizen. If he is allowed to participate in the Asian Games, will the probability of winning a medal be much higher?" he thought in his mind.

As for the gold medal, Wang Heguang didn't dare to think about it.

Thailand's famous player Sri Chapan is now among the top [-] players in the ATP rankings, and this Asian Games gold medal has been regarded as a treasure by the opponent.

"I haven't seen this kid for only two months. Why is he so powerful?"

At this time, a word suddenly came from behind Wang Heguang, and the voice sounded familiar.

He turned around and saw the person, stood up immediately, and said with a smile on his face: "Vice Chairman Liang, are you here? Hey, do you know this guy?"

"I know you!" The person coming was Liang Hui, who had a relationship with Chen Ran. "This guy won the championship in the 10K race held in Hangzhou."

"what!"

Wang Heguang was in a daze, and he was stunned for a while before replying: "No wonder! Anyone who can win the 10K championship has already qualified for the national team."

After all, the level of men's tennis in China is really lagging behind now.Eight years ago, there was an Asian Games men's singles champion Pan Bing, but currently there is really no successor.

Liang Hui touched his chin, with a thoughtful look on his face, and said with a somewhat complicated tone: "But two months ago, that kid was not so strong. This level of progress is too scary."

This leader has also been in charge of the tennis program for several years. Although he is not very professional, he can at least see some skills.

"Leader, what was his level two months ago?"

"In the final, there was back and forth with a Spanish player ranked 500+, and the advantage was not very obvious."

"Huh? Our Wang Yu is also a 500+ player, so he was suppressed by that kid."

Liang Hui frowned and asked: "Lao Wang, where do you think you can completely suppress Wang Yu? How high is your ranking?"

"Maybe there are about 300 people, right?"

Wang Heguang was also a little unsure. After all, he had never coached a player ranked below 300 in his life, so he gave a somewhat vague estimate.

"More than that, I think it's around 200!" A voice suddenly appeared in their ears.

"It's Lao Pan!" Wang Heguang's eyes narrowed, showing a solemn expression.Pan Bing is the only player in Chinese history to have won the Asian Games men's tennis singles gold medal. His highest ranking in the world has been in the top 200. He is now the head coach of the HUB provincial team.

For a long time, HUB Province has been the talent pool for Chinese tennis.

"Top 200, Lao Pan, are you kidding? You were only ranked at this level when you were at your peak." Wang Heguang said with some disbelief.

Although he is the head coach of the national team, when facing Pan Bing, the coach of the provincial team, he is a head lower in terms of momentum.

Although he is older, his resume is not as good as that of the other party.

"In the international professional tennis world, being ranked in the top 16 in the world at the age of 200 is not a new example. Even Chinese players have examples like Zhang Depei." Pan Bing looked at Chen Ran in the distance and said thoughtfully, "Of course in China, this kind of situation is rare."

"Chairman Liang..." Wang Heguang's eyes flashed with excitement, "Let this young man participate in the Asian Games, he should be able to get good results."

Because the tennis competitions in the Asian Games are not recognized by the ATP, it is entirely up to the local tennis association to decide who can participate. Ranking is not the only indicator.

Wang Heguang's tone was a little urgent. He was under a lot of pressure. The women's team might have some hope, but the men's team had very little hope of winning a medal.

Under the dual pressure of the Athens Olympics and the Yanjing Olympics, if you do not perform well in this Asian Games, you may be dismissed.

Pan Bing frowned, showing dissatisfaction, and said, "Haven't the quota for the Asian Games already been determined?"

After all, many people are his disciples. Although this boy is outstanding in strength, he still has to pay attention to first come, first served.

Liang Hui glanced at the two of them and said calmly: "You think I haven't thought about this idea? The other party declined because high school has just started and his studies are his priority."

Pan Bing seemed relieved and stopped talking.

"Ah? Why should I study at this level? Can't I just choose a university?" Wang Heguang looked puzzled.

Damn, what a pig-brained person, he doesn’t know how to turn around at all.

Liang Hui cursed in his mind and replied: "I just don't like the Asian Games. After all, I don't have ATP points."

This is what makes tennis different from other traditional sports. Most athletes are fighting for a precious spot in the Asian Games, even in the traditional strengths of table tennis, badminton, and diving.

Wang Heguang was immediately speechless. You really can't force a player like this outside the system.

"It's a pity that the Heineken Open will be held in the city this year instead of the Masters Cup. Otherwise, this kid could be allowed to participate in the Asian Games on the condition of a wild card." Liang Hui shook his head and sighed.

The Magic City Heineken Tennis Open is an ATP250-level tour event that has been held for several times. However, due to the year-end Masters Cup to be held this year, it has been temporarily suspended for one year.

Chen Ran's ATP ranking can't even enter the qualifying rounds, but they can apply for a wild card from the organizing committee.

But the eight best tennis players in the world are participating in the year-end Masters Cup, and there is nothing they can do.

These people looked at each other speechlessly, each with their own thoughts.

One is thinking about his own hat, one is thinking about his coaching position, and the other is thinking about his disciples.

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　Thanks to book friend Bin Dog Noodles for the tip!
　　
　
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