Tennis: Germany's captain creates the strongest era!

The rules of expedition competitions are almost the same as those of official competitions.

Both sides sent out two groups of doubles and three groups of triples to compete in the order of rotation between singles and doubles.

Each game is played in a best-of-three format, making the game more entertaining.

The only difference from the official competition is this.

In a formal match, the first player to win three out of five sets is considered the winner.

For the expedition tournament, you need to play a full five sets, and the points are calculated based on the final number of wins and losses.

Therefore, winning the whole game and accumulating five points is the best result.

However, expedition tournaments are somewhat useful for national teams in lower echelons, as they can quickly accumulate points and more easily enter the group stage.

But for a strong country like Germany, there is no need to play an expeditionary race at all.

Because, based on the points from the previous year, the German team had already entered the group stage without a doubt.

Playing another expedition race would just be a waste of time.

So, when Reinhard received Retru's expedition letter that night, he was very surprised.

"The Germans probably feel that their hegemony has been challenged, so... they want to teach us a lesson. Otherwise, there is no reason to launch this meaningless expedition."

Hopkins spoke out what Reinhardt was thinking, and then continued:

"But... maybe the Krauts should open their eyes to the world."

"The world cannot remain unchanged. The strength of our American team will surely shock them. After all..."

"This is a country with a great variety of races and talents!"

Chicobalentin, who had come over from nowhere, also chimed in:

"The German team took the initiative to launch an expedition against us. From another perspective, this is also a good opportunity for our American team to make a name for themselves, isn't it?"

Chi Ke's words really touched everyone's heart.

Whether a team is strong or not depends largely on...

Morale!

Morale is built up through continuous victories.

The American team has just undergone a transformation, and this reorganized young team urgently needs a victory to boost morale.

This is also the purpose of their inviting the German team to a training match.

In their opinion, it doesn’t matter even if they cannot beat the German team in the training match.

Because the opponent has been number one in the world for nine consecutive years!

As long as the final score is maintained at around 2:3, it will be a great achievement.

So, for Team USA.

This game, whether you win or lose, is beneficial.

And the reason why they dare to challenge the German team is because.

Not far away, there was a young man sitting on the balcony, tossing an orange-yellow orange in his hand.

……

Tokyo.

A plane bound for the United States slowly took off.

On the plane, there were five people including Retlu, Polk, P, Bismarck, and Seyfried with Beichen.

Beichen asked:

"Coach, who else will be on our team this time?"

Formal team tennis matches consist of two doubles matches and three singles matches, which means at least seven players are required.

Leitrud:

"Schneider just came back from a professional tournament. He brought a junior high school student from the training camp, Frankensteiner, who will fly to New York to meet us in two hours."

Then, Retulu handed over an A4 sheet with the order of battle for this expedition.

The note read:

Singles Three: Seyfried;

Doubles 2: Bismarck, Frankensteiner;

Singles 2: P;

Doubles 1: Polk, Schneider;

Singles: Beichen Xiu;

Beichen finished reading it, shook his head and said:

"I don't think this arrangement is appropriate."

Leitru was a little puzzled and said:

"What exactly is the problem?"

Beichen explained, saying:

"Coach, I know exactly why you arranged the troops this way. You want to stabilize the next three games so that after five games, the score will remain at 3:2 to steadily beat the United States. But... I think it's still too conservative."

“Still conservative?”

This made Retru a little confused about how to deal with it.

Beichen continued:

"The American team dared to play a training match with us, so they must have thought of all the ways out."

"This team has made rapid progress in the past few years and has directly become the number one team under the BIG4. They are definitely not content with being under the BIG4, so they want to use this game to continue to expand their influence and boost morale."

"If they beat Germany in this match, it will be a great opportunity for them to become famous. With the level of publicity in the United States, the news of their victory over Germany can spread around the world within ten minutes. This is the result they want to see."

"And if they lose, it's not a loss. After all, they are playing against the world's number one team, Germany. Whether they lose 2:3 or 1:4, they can keep their face and the audience will think it's justified."

"So, in this game, what we want is not 3:2, nor 4:1, but..."

"5:0!"

That's all.

Everyone suddenly understood.

indeed.

According to Beichen, if the American team cannot be humiliated by the overwhelming force in this match, then it will be of no use at all.

Instead, it will give the American team an advantage.

The only way to crush the Americans is to use repression.

Only in this way can we make an example of others and let the whole world know——

Don't even think about colliding with the German team!

Bismarck clapped his hands and said:

"Fortunately, Beichen reminded us, otherwise the Americans would have taken advantage of it."

Leitru also said seriously:

"Then, according to your idea, Beichen, how should the order of this battle be adjusted?"

Beichen took a marker pen, made a few simple strokes on the A4, and adjusted the order.

When he saw this deployment, a hint of surprise flashed across Retru's eyes.

Then, he quietly put the paper away.

……

After eight hours of flight.

The plane finally landed safely at New York International Airport.

When Beichen and others walked out of the airport, they saw two familiar figures outside.

Schneider is a professional athlete who is tall and majestic, like a giant.

And the expressionless, robot-like junior high school student, Frankensteiner.

The two of them also came over.

At this point, the seven contestants participating in this expedition are all here.

Outside the airport.

A special car for the U17 team of the United States was waiting.

After brief negotiations and confirmation of both parties' identities, everyone took a bus to the American training camp.

Commander Reinhardt and others were waiting at the door. When they saw someone coming, they said:

"Welcome to you friends from Germany. I am the captain of the American team, Reinhardt."

Bismarck murmured:

"It should be said that although the American team is a little inflated now, they still have the proper manners."

Bismarck was right.

Reinhardt in the original work is indeed a gentle and warm-hearted general.

However, personal emotions must not be allowed to get involved in competitions between countries.

Beichen reminded, saying:

"Don't show mercy because of the other party's politeness. Remember the purpose of our expedition!"

Beichen's words were also heard by several people on the American team.

He frowned immediately.

It wasn't because of this sentence that they felt offended, but because they felt...

Why does this middle school boy speak like a leader?

Logically speaking, shouldn't it be the captain of the team who reminds team members of their words and actions and uses such a commanding tone?

At this age, how could he be the captain of Germany?

Could it be that he is some kind of military advisor?

But, count carefully again.

Apart from Retulu, there were only seven people.

This means that the black-haired boy in front of him will also be one of the members participating in this expedition.

The American people thought about it for a while, but couldn't figure it out, so they simply stopped thinking about it.

After a brief exchange, everyone moved to the indoor tennis court.

Reinhard introduced everyone and said:

"This tennis court was built by our training camp at a huge cost. All the materials are world-class and can withstand the bombardment of world-class masters."

"This will also be the venue for our next competition. During the competition, everyone can give it their all."

"The World Cup referees should be arriving in half an hour. Please take a seat and rest."

Although the expedition race is not an official World Cup event, it is also an event affiliated with the World Cup.

The scores of each game are recorded and compiled on the eve of the World Cup.

Therefore, the referees for each expedition race are sent by the World Cup organizers and are absolutely fair and just.

After both sides took their seats in the preparation seats, they began to analyze each other's lineups.

As a coach, Leitru had already made these preparations and explained to everyone:

"The seven people in the U.S. team's bench, from left to right, are Ralph Reinhart, Dudu Obondu, Alan Hopkins, Chico Balentine, Billy Truman, and Rocky Melody."