Looking at Gawain looking up at the sky, a small movement was enough, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.
Soller laughed happily again, his gong-like laughter hitting his eardrums continuously, "Sure enough, you are well-deserved. Now I finally know why you are able to win the love of so many fans."
Gawain looked at Soler again and asked with a serious expression as if he were studying "mathematical problems", "Is that so? I thought it was because of my outstanding appearance."
"Yes, yes, yes, appearance is also a reason, a very, very important reason." Soller nodded repeatedly.
Tobias didn't buy it at all and rolled his eyes, "Fernando, you look so ugly. I think you are insulting my IQ."
Soller ignored Tobias completely, "It's okay. I insult your IQ. This is my daily life. What I need to care about now is the girl knight in front of me."
Soller deliberately took a step towards Tobias's position, pushed Tobias away, and then made an invitation gesture to Gawain with a smile.
"There isn't much time left before the event starts, why don't we talk while we walk?"
Are Tobias and Soler going toe-to-toe?
Yes and no.
The only thing that is certain is that the two people are not enemies, but close friends who have known each other for many years, and they are the kind of best friends who can hurt each other with just opening their mouths.
Tobias and Soler are both affiliated with IMG Group, with Tobias as a sports agent and Soler as the head of executive affairs for the tennis department.
Judging from the job title, Soller is Tobias's boss, but in fact, the two people entered the company at the same time and have been partners at the same time since then.
The two people were good at different things, and later they gradually moved in different directions. Tobias still struggled on the front line and contacted the players; Soler gradually moved behind the scenes, responsible for planning, operations, publicity, etc., and finally became the entire team.
Head of executive affairs for the tennis department.
At present, Soler's most important and urgent task is to regain his style for the Miami Masters——
Because IMG Group acquired the Miami Masters, they are the current operators of the tournament.
Although the Miami Masters has always been low-key, it does not mean that it is second to none. They have always reaffirmed their status as the "fifth Grand Slam".
However, facing the wealthy Larry Ellison, IMG Group has never been able to keep up. What's worse, IMG Group has encountered many operational problems.
If the Miami Masters wants to return to the top, both hardware and software need to be impeccable, and IMG Group learned from the experience and revised the plan.
In 2013, they launched a renovation plan for the Clanton Park Tennis Center, the event venue, with a budget of up to 50 million US dollars. The purpose is to upgrade the event and create a more comfortable and convenient viewing experience for players and fans. This, and the Indian
Wells' approach remains consistent.
but!
The Miami Masters is located on an island, and it is an ecological reserve, with large tracts of forests, wetlands and oceans, still retaining the natural madness.
IMG's stadium reconstruction plan has encountered obstacles from different private groups. In addition to environmentalists, there are also conflicts between multiple different interest groups. The situation in Florida is much more complicated than in California.
Moreover, Ellison has deep connections in California and everything goes smoothly; IMG Group has encountered obstacles everywhere in Florida.
The renovation plan has been launched for two years, but it has still not been implemented, and the Miami Masters has never been able to get out of trouble.
Recently, IMG Group is discussing whether the event should be moved to other cities, such as Orlando.
Orlando is another big city in Florida, but the difference is that the USTA has approved an Orlando Tennis Center plan. They will build a center with 100 courts in the suburbs of Orlando in 2015, spending six months.
Ten million dollars.
In the future, this tennis center will become the largest comprehensive tennis venue in North America.
For IMG Group, it couldn't be better.
It is still in the discussion stage, and it is not yet known whether it will be implemented, but Serena Williams, who lives in Miami, has publicly issued a message to appeal:
Hopefully Miami City Hall can keep this top tennis event alive.
It is still unclear how things will develop. The only thing that is certain is that IMG Group really hopes to transform this event and let the Miami Masters regain its former glory.
This is also Soller's top priority after accepting the job of tournament director.
However--
Federer's absence undoubtedly detracted from the event.
Although the Big Three such as Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray are still on the list, Federer is different after all.
But the damage is done and cannot be undone, and Soler must look forward.
To make up for Federer's absence, Gawain appeared in sight.
Obviously, this is a natural answer. It is not a Goldbach conjecture. It does not require many calculations of formulas and the association can be completed easily.
But can Gawain really fill Federer's vacancy?
no.
Of course not.
Objectively speaking, not even Nadal can do it, and Gawain is no exception.
This statement does not mean any attack at all, but what is special about Federer is that he is unique. The name "Federer" is almost synonymous with tennis. His historical status, historical significance and other aspects are extraordinary.
, "Everyone at home" is not an empty phrase.
However, Soller had different ideas and they could change their strategy.
Gawain does not need to fill Federer's vacancy, but opens a new door and kicks off a new era as a leader of the new generation.
Here, a very important background story needs to be added:
Federer and Nadal used to be owned by the IMG agency.
In 2013, Federer and his long-term agent Tony-Godsick set up their own agency and established the agency "Team8".
In 2014, Nadal and his long-term agent Carlos Costa also left IMG, but they did not set up an agency and focused more on their tennis school.
In other words, in the past two years, IMG Management Company has lost two of the biggest players in men's professional tennis, which can be said to be a heavy loss.
Of course, IMG agency is not worried that it does not have superstar players. Sharapova is still under the company. In addition, Naomi Osaka, Kei Nishikori and other players have joined Gao Wen to open up the Asian market for IMG agency. They are still
The industry leader in sports agents.
However, one is born in sorrow and dies in happiness.
IMG management company has been thinking about the next male superstar, not only on the field performance, but more importantly, building an entire business empire——
The "RF" trademark for Federer's collaboration with Nike, and the "Man Bull" trademark for Nadal's collaboration with Nike, were all negotiated by the IMG agency. Then the two players built the entire business step by step around their own brand images.
empire.
If IMG Brokerage Company can complete it the first time, it will naturally be able to complete it the second, third, and countless times.