Comparative Study on Scientific Selection and Training of Chinese and Foreign Junior Tennis Athletes Taking the United States and Spain as examples

Abstract

In recent years, Chinese tennis has made breakthrough progress in international competitions, but the training system for young athletes still faces challenges Issues such as a single talent selection model, scarcity of tournament resources, and prominent contradictions between learning and training have constrained the sustainable development of competitive levels. This study adopts methods such as literature review and mathematical statistics to systematically sort out the experiences of the United States and Spain, tennis powerhouses, in youth talent selection systems, tournament management, and policy support. It also compares and analyzes the current status and deficiencies of China's youth tennis training system. The study finds that China's current talent selection model relies excessively on the traditional three-tier training system, with shortcomings such as   "emphasizing technical skills and neglecting comprehensive development" and "insufficient number of tournaments." Furthermore, social organization participation is low, and policy implementation and supervision urgently need improvement. Based on this, the study proposes optimization paths: promoting comprehensive development   with   an   "athlete-oriented"   approach, improving sports   policies   to   alleviate contradictions between learning and training, promoting independent management by social organizations, building a multi-level tournament system, and creating a tennis cultural atmosphere. The theoretical value of this study lies in enriching cross-cultural comparative research on youth sports talent cultivation. The practical significance lies in providing policy references for the reform of China's tennis youth training system, helping to improve competitive levels and reserve talent.