usatvline Chapter 585: A Newcomer Competition with Generous Rewards, a Mixed Race
Chapter 585: A Newcomer Competition with Generous Rewards, a Mixed Race
For a moment, put aside the trivial thoughts lingering in your mind.
The next day, the faint morning light quietly penetrated the thin clouds and gently fell on the training base of the Swiss U-17 team.
In the open space inside the base, a group of young team members had already lined up neatly.
They stood tall and straight, full of vigor, and whispered to each other, their words full of anticipation and anticipation for the upcoming journey. The eager atmosphere seemed to dispel the slight chill of the early morning.
Byodoin Phoenix was also in the team, but his condition was completely different from others.
He was wearing the sportswear specially prepared for him by the HERO Tennis Club.
This uniform is uniquely designed, with a unique taste in both cut and color. However, it is very different from the uniform style of the HERO Tennis Club, and has no resemblance to the Swiss U-17 team's uniform, which symbolizes national honor and solemnity.
The clothes looked awkward on him no matter how you looked at them.
He frowned slightly, and from time to time he reached out to tug at the corner of his clothes. His body also twisted unconsciously a few times, trying to make himself feel more comfortable.
His usual confident and domineering look was now replaced by a face full of frustration and awkwardness, which looked a bit funny.
"Okay, everyone is ready, let's set off immediately!"
Coach Brand walked steadily over from the side with a smile on his face.
His smile was like the warm sunshine in the early morning, bringing with it warmth that instantly attracted the attention of all the team members.
"I hope everyone will have an unforgettable and wonderful experience during this trip!"
He added, his eyes full of anticipation for the journey and deep concern for the team members.
Then, Coach Brand and Mifune Nyudo, one in front and one behind, like two steady and reliable navigators, led the team members towards the airport.
Along the way, some team members gathered in groups of two or three, excitedly discussing their upcoming trip to Sydney, imagining the bustling city and charming beaches there; others walked alone and silently, imagining their wonderful performances on the field.
Their steps were brisk and powerful, and the neat sound of their footsteps echoed on the ground, as if playing a passionate and exciting marching music.
After a flight lasting several hours, the scorching sun poured down unreservedly on Sydney Airport in Australia that afternoon.
The members of the Swiss U-17 team filed out of the airport in an orderly manner.
The sunlight outlines their young and energetic figures, and their upright postures are particularly eye-catching in the bustling crowd.
The airport hall was bustling with people, and the noisy voices and the sound of rolling suitcases were intertwined.
The Swiss team members created a unique spectacle, attracting the attention of many passers-by, some of whom showed curiosity and admiration in their eyes.
On the way to the base, Coach Brand did not slack off at all, seizing every minute and every second to continue patiently and meticulously explaining the relevant content and regulations of this professional challenge to the team members.
His voice was steady and clear, and even in the slightly noisy environment it could still be accurately heard by every team member.
"In a few days, the Sydney Cup Professional Challenge will be grandly launched."
Coach Brand paused slightly, his eyes slowly scanning each player to make sure everyone was listening attentively.
"Of course, not everyone can participate in the main competition."
He frowned slightly and his expression became serious.
"This is closely related to many factors, including the capacity of the competition venue, manpower deployment, and material resources."
"So, before the official competition, the contestants must first go through three qualifying rounds."
He held up three fingers and gently waved them in the air to emphasize this key message.
"Unlike the U-17 World Cup, this tournament adopts a one-on-one singles format."
Coach Brand continued, his eyes gleaming with insight into the differences between the two events, "And once the preliminaries begin, half of the competitors will be eliminated."
There was a hint of cruelty in his tone, but it was like a shot of adrenaline, instantly inspiring the fighting spirit deep in the team members' hearts.
"Only 128 players who have emerged from the preliminaries will be eligible to enter the final competition."
He added, clearly outlining the framework of the entire event for the players.
The players of the Swiss U-17 team were all focused, staring at Coach Brand without blinking, as if they wanted to deeply engrave every word he said in their hearts.
As the coach explained, the anticipation for the game in each of their hearts grew more and more vigorously, like a seedling breaking through the soil in spring.
For them, the Sydney Cup Professional Challenge is like a treasure trove emitting mysterious light and full of infinite temptation, quietly waiting for them to explore and conquer.
The Sydney Cup Professional Challenge is truly an international tour event.
As we all know, world tennis events can be roughly divided into several categories: Gold Tour, International Tour, Masters and Grand Slam.
Considering the prize money alone, although the Sydney Cup Professional Challenge is only at a lower level in the international tour, the prize money is still as high as 60 US dollars.
In addition, the winner can also earn up to 200 ATP points.
Such a generous reward is undoubtedly a great opportunity for many strong professional players to make money and gain points.
However, what is quite puzzling is that despite such attractive conditions, few strong professional players are willing to participate in this event.
In fact, those top professional players all have a strong sense of self-esteem and honor. If they participate in competitions of this level, it will inevitably attract widespread attention and discussion from the outside world, and they may even be ridiculed by opponents of the same level.
For this reason, the Sydney Cup Professional Challenge has gradually become a regular choice for professional players in the middle and lower levels of the ATP rankings.
In view of this situation, some people simply jokingly call the Sydney Cup Professional Challenge and similar events "newcomer competitions."
Every time such an event is held, there are always some talented players emerging. They overcome all obstacles and perform outstandingly, and are eventually spotted by major well-known tennis clubs and recruited.
After listening to Coach Brand's detailed explanation, Tokugawa Kazuya stood aside with a slightly solemn expression.
He pursed his lips, frowned slightly, and his eyes showed deep thought.
After a moment, he asked in a calm tone, slightly worried.
"Since there are such generous rewards, it will surely attract many experts to participate, right?"
"While the top ATP-ranked pros are unlikely to come, those who don't care much about so-called 'face' probably won't have so many concerns, right?"
His voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to burst out from the depths of his chest, his words full of worry about the situation of the game.