In the previous life, the New Generation Year-end Finals started in 2017 and was in full swing. It really attracted a lot of attention. However, the popularity of the event has never reached the height imagined. The rise of the New Generation has also been far slower than expected. The event itself is definitely
There is still a lot of room for improvement.
Therefore, when Gawain mentioned this event, he did not completely follow the memory of the previous life and gave some different opinions based on his own understanding.
"You just mentioned the NFL and NBA All-Star Games. That game has no practical significance and is purely for entertainment. In my opinion, this new generation year-end finals can also be like this."
"Points? This event does not require points."
As soon as the words came out, Calvelli shook his head repeatedly, "No, this is not feasible."
"The reason why the All-Star Game is feasible is because of the All-Stars and the special relationship between players and the league, but the ATP is not. If you don't believe it, look at how many players are left in the year-end finals if there are no points.
If you are willing to come, injury is the most important consideration."
"As for this new generation's year-end finals, if there are no points, things will be even different."
The smile on Gawain's lips rose slightly——
Because Calvelli is joining his own discussion, this means that the rhythm of the conversation is now in Gawain's hands.
Gawain waited patiently for Calvelli to make his point before continuing.
"Massimo, look, what is the ultimate goal of this event?"
"Our year-end finals are the pinnacle battle. The top eight players in the world at the end of the year compete for the championship. Points and bonuses are added value."
"The existence of the New Generation Year-end Finals itself is not such a concept. It is an opportunity for young players to show themselves and get on the big stage to win growth and breakthrough. Naturally, the planning and positioning of the event will be different."
"The points are not important at all, the bonus is enough."
"You should know that for these young players, tournament prize money is simply not enough to afford their professional travel, and the cost of transportation, accommodation and training is enough to make them nerve-wracking."
"They participate in the Hope Competition. How much bonus can they earn if they win a game? One hundred dollars? Two hundred dollars?"
"This is not enough. Far from enough."
"What the New Generation Year-end Finals provides is a stage, an opportunity, and a bonus."
"Believe me, they will be willing to participate. Even if they don't get any points."
Calvelli was slightly stunned——
It's not that he didn't think of it, it's that they had preconceived ideas.
ATP has formulated a plan. Naturally, they think that their plan is the best, and the feasibility has been confirmed through in-depth discussions. Now Gawain proposes a completely different plan. The first thought in his subconscious mind is
Refuted and thought it was not feasible.
This is a kind of thinking inertia.
But slowly, Gawain peeled off the details and revealed the plan. Even though it was imperfect, even though it was not comprehensive, a series of sparks burst out in Calvelli's mind.
Even Tobias couldn't resist joining the discussion, "This means that we need a bonus, a thick bonus, so relying solely on a national tennis association is probably not enough, right?"
Part of the reason for the transcendence of the four Grand Slams is the prize money. In addition to the national tennis associations, there are countless sponsors.
A new generation year-end finals can attract the attention of the National Tennis Association, but it may not necessarily attract the interest of sponsors.
Of course, just like the Olympic Games and World Cup, the host country itself will also seek sponsorship.
But is the appeal of the new generation enough?
After Tobias said it, he realized that he shouldn't break up the trouble. When he was regretting it, he didn't expect that Gawain's expression was calm.
"John, we are not talking about the Grand Slam or the Masters, and the participants are limited to the new generation of young players. In fact, the prize money does not need to be exaggerated."
"If you win the championship, US$50,000 will already make young players ecstatic."
"And, don't forget, this tournament only invites eight players."
"The total prize money for a two-hundred-and-fifty-point tournament may require US$500,000 or US$600,000. Due to the attendance rate, this sponsorship is not easy, but they need to invite at least twenty-eight players, each
Players will receive bonuses as long as they play in the first round of the main game, and the total bonus number is naturally not low."
"But this New Generation year-end finals can be held with a prize of US$150,000 to US$200,000. I think it shouldn't be difficult."
"Of course, everything cannot be absolute. I also understand what you mean. Only with box office can there be bonuses, and with attention can there be popularity. This is a simple truth."
"If we want the event to be held for a long time and return to our original purpose - don't forget our original intention of planning this event, so that young players can get more opportunities to showcase and get more attention. We look forward to Youth Storm being able to
To truly awaken, we still need heat."
At this time, Gawain stopped. No more words were needed. Tobias and Calvelli both raised their heads and glanced at Gawain.
In fact, Calvelli also had some ideas and brainstorming was in progress, but since Gawain had ideas, he was willing to listen.
Gawain showed a smile, and he himself had some expectations——
In the final analysis, he is only a newcomer who has entered the professional tour for less than two years. If he can see more young faces joining and making the game more competitive, he will definitely support it with both hands and feet.
"We can refer to football's Golden Globe Award, or football's regular season MVP, which is voted by professional reporters."
"You see, there are a total of eight seats in the New Generation Year-End Finals, seven of which are determined by ranking, and the last seat is a wild card."
"Vote by professional tennis reporters or sports reporters, they select the rising stars they are worth looking forward to, and they participate in the discussion with professional views in the industry."
"The key is to get more people involved, to get more people to pay attention, and most importantly, to make paying attention to young players a habit, rather than just a few scouts scattered in different arenas watching games in obscurity, to truly establish
Make a habit of paying attention.”
"Of course, if we want to go further, we can make it more lively."
"The first six seats are determined by rankings, one seat is voted by professional journalists, and one seat is voted by ATP officials, just like the ATP's year-end awards every year, voted by players, fans, and organizing committee staff of different events
, choose a popular rising star.”
Tobias:……
Calvelli:…
The two people exchanged glances, and this matter became bigger and bigger, completely involving everyone——
Some people may worry that the more people involved, the more likely it is that something is hidden. What should I do if someone operates in secret?
But looking at it from another perspective, if someone is willing to operate in secret for a seat in the competition, it means that there is interest, and if there is interest, there will be attention.
It is conceivable that the network of people in this new generation year-end finals can really be revitalized.