Tennis: He's so obedient!

Chapter 68 includes suggestions; let's set off for the competition (please continue reading).
Seeing the various suggestions from the forum users, Jiang Hong was both amused and exasperated!
Even in Challenger tournaments, winning a championship isn't easy. The first ATP Challenger title for mainland China didn't come until Wu Di won it in Hawaii in 2016.

Although there are many people in the tennis bar who are just there for fun, there are also quite a few fans!

"You guys, stop talking nonsense. I just checked the entry list. Xiao Jiang's ATP ranking isn't high enough, so he can only participate in the qualifying rounds to compete for a spot in the main draw. He has to play three rounds of matches, and if he makes a mistake, he won't have a chance to enter the main draw!"

"As expected of the challenge, the competition is really fierce. Even Xiao Jiang, who is ranked 600+, has to participate in the qualifying rounds."

"I hope Xiao Jiang can fight his way up from the qualifiers and become a dark horse!"

"..."

Jiang Hong glanced at his panel!

[Ding! Host has received a suggestion and won the Wuhan Challenge. Do you want to include them?]

[Ding! The host has received a suggestion and successfully secured a spot in the main competition through the qualifying rounds. Do you wish to add them to your account?]

[Ding, suggestion detected that the host has received advice and can achieve excellent results in the Wuhan Challenge. Do you want to include them?]

【…】

Upon seeing this long list of suggestions, Jiang Hong immediately selected the first three, temporarily replacing his training tasks.

After all, it's impossible to train when you're in Wuhan for a competition.

Jiang Hong already needs to complete these three tasks, and he can also receive a reward, so why not?

……

On July 19, Jiang Hong took Su Cheng by plane to Wuhan!
As soon as I got off the plane, it felt like stepping into a sauna—stuffy and hot.

Unlike Chang'an, where summers are hot, Wuhan is rainy, and the combination of rain and high temperatures makes it even more unbearable.

Because Jiang Hong has to start from the qualifying rounds this time, he won't be able to enjoy the luxury hotel arranged by the organizing committee.

Jiang Hong could only book two rooms in the same hotel.

After putting away their luggage, Jiang Hong called Su Cheng to go out.

After all, you need to get used to the weather in Wuhan, and the external environment can affect your performance.

Walking on the streets of Wuhan with a tennis racket in hand is no longer a strange sight.

Wuhan boasts one of the best tennis atmospheres in the entire country.

A comparison will make it clear.

In 07, Chang'an had 100 tennis courts, while Wuhan had 800.

Thanks to Wuhan's tennis atmosphere, it has always been a key city for tennis development in China.

Besides Li Na, who won the Grand Slam, there was also Zheng Qinwen, who would later become an Olympic champion!

Therefore, it's easier to find tennis partners in Wuhan compared to other places.

This ATP Challenger tournament was held at the Optics Valley Training Economic Base Tennis Center.

When Jiang Hong arrived, he found that there were no empty spaces in the outdoor training field.

They were all booked by other contestants.

姜鸿还是提前两天到武汉的，资格赛从7月21日开打，正赛时间则是7月23日—27！

To my surprise, there were so many people who arrived earlier than me!
Black and white people also make up a significant portion of them!

Compared to the previous ITF Hope tournaments, the number of foreign players in the ATP Challenger tournaments has increased dramatically! Even in the qualifying rounds, there are not many domestic players, and ATP rankings or wildcards are required to participate.

The loss of not being able to enter the main draw is not significant, as the Asian season is about to begin, and the ATP Tour's preliminary Challenger tournaments are concentrated in this period.

Even if you are eliminated in the qualifying rounds, you can immediately move on to the next competition!
The lower-ranked players have mostly been concentrated in Asia during this period.

Jiang Hong didn't rush up to negotiate with them, in case they thought he was studying their tactics and it might cause a conflict.

Jiang Hong never doubted how peculiar these foreigners' thought processes were!
Fortunately, it's Wuhan, so finding a tennis court isn't too difficult!
Before long, Jiang Hong found a paid tennis court and booked two hours for training.

"Hey buddy, how about hiring a personal trainer? They're really professional!" The shopkeeper started making sales pitches as soon as he received the money.

Keep in mind that a coach's fee is several times the venue fee!
Jiang Hong chuckled and waved his hand in refusal, saying, "No need, I'm just having some fun with my friends, so I won't trouble you!"

The boss glanced at Su Cheng next to Jiang Hong and immediately gave her a knowing smile.

Looks like he's playing with his girlfriend!
"Alright, call me anytime if you need anything!"

After taking Jiang Hong and Su Cheng to the court, he gave them a few words of advice and then left.

Jiang Hong then began adaptive training.

After only about ten minutes of simple training, my hair was already wet.

The stuffy, hot environment always makes people feel uncomfortable!

It seems that this competition will be a greater test of physical fitness than I originally expected.

In the blink of an eye, the two-hour acclimatization training was over.

Jiang Hong did not renew the subscription, as prolonged subscription would negatively impact his performance!
"Dude, the way you played just now didn't seem like a beginner, you looked pretty professional. How about being a private coach at our club? The pay is definitely not low!"

The boss noticed Jiang Hong's playing style and ball speed while he was strolling around earlier; they were definitely extraordinary.

They are much better than the personal trainers I work with!

"No need, I'm just in Wuhan for a short trip. I have some things to take care of, and I don't usually live in Wuhan!" Jiang Hong smiled and shook his head in refusal.

Upon hearing this, the boss sighed, "What a pity. If you ever want to find a job in Wuhan, you can contact me. The salary will definitely be high, and it's even possible to earn over ten thousand a month!"

"Thank you!"

Jiang Hong chuckled, said goodbye to the boss, and left the stadium!
At this moment, Su Cheng looked at Jiang Hong with envy and said, "Jiang Hong, I didn't expect you to be so valuable. You can earn 10,000 a month. If it were me, I would become a coach. How about it, are you tempted?"

"Working is impossible, absolutely impossible in this lifetime. It seems like I can only make a living by playing tennis!" Jiang Hong raised his eyebrows and shook his head.

Su Cheng frowned and muttered in confusion.

"Where is that accent of yours from?!"

The next day, Jiang Hong managed to book a training ground for the participating players.

After two days of acclimatization training, Jiang Hong felt that he had adapted quite well and that it would at least not affect his competitive performance.

In the afternoon, the organizing committee drew lots to officially release the draw for the qualifying rounds of this challenge!
Jiang Hong's first-round opponent in the qualifying rounds was a player from the HB provincial team who did not have any ATP points.

As the host city, the organizing committee also grants some qualifying wildcards. This player participated through a wildcard, so having a team behind you can have both advantages and disadvantages!

The provincial team probably doesn't think the opponent can get past the qualifying rounds and into the main tournament; they're more interested in experiencing the atmosphere of the competition and accumulating experience!
After all, the ATP Challenger Series is definitely not a good option for ordinary players to achieve a high ATP ranking!

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