As the saying goes, in the world of competitive sports, there is no problem that cannot be solved by a victory. If one game fails, then just two or three games. As long as you can win, then all problems will no longer be a problem.
In other words, failure and setbacks are the root of the problem. Once you start to fail, problems will arise even if there are no problems, and contradictions lurking under the water will gradually emerge. How to seek harmony in the midst of depression, adversity, and difficulties?
It's the key to becoming a true champion.
This is true for team sports such as football, basketball, rugby, etc. In fact, individual sports such as tennis, racing, running, swimming, etc. are no exception.
Because outside the arena, there is a team behind every athlete, and excellent performance on the arena can never be separated from the close cooperation of the team.
Gao Wen's team has always seemed harmonious and united. From the hard court season to the clay court season to the grass season, the coaching team's roles have changed and the cooperation has gone smoothly. This has also been the first time Gao Wen has set foot on clay court in his career.
And the backing of perfect adaptability to grass.
Entering the second year of his career, everything is different. As the pressure changes, injuries also occur. So, can the team continue to maintain a good cooperative relationship? Can the differences between each other find the right solution?
Ways to achieve unity?
Moreover, the timing is really... terrible——
There were still fifteen days before the start of the US Open, but he suffered a sudden injury, which completely disrupted his Grand Slam participation plan and caught everyone off guard.
The feeling of having plans disrupted and overturned is indescribable.
Moreover, there is one more thing that needs attention, which is not that important but must be mentioned:
The battle for No. 1 in the world.
Originally, the US Open series was the last few tournaments in which Gao Wen did not have the pressure to maintain points. If Gao Wen could perform well and score a lot of points, he would be able to seize the opportunity in the battle for the world's No. 1 ranking.
After entering the US Open, the pressure and situation will be completely different.
Throughout the second half of the year, the most noteworthy and anticipated focus of the ATP is the battle for world No. 1 between Djokovic and Kovin. Not only the ATP official, but also the sponsors of the two players are quietly behind the scenes.
Adding fuel to the flames, this can be seen from Nike’s attitude——
Since Wimbledon, Nike has started planning and is always ready. As long as Gao Wen can reach the top of the world, they will launch a new round of public relations activities.
This is different from the situation when Federer and Nadal reached the top of the world. Once Gao Wen can reach the top, it will be a new chapter in the era of the Big Four. At the same time, it will also be the full rise of the "post-90s" generation, which means the overlap and overlap of an era.
replacement.
Nike absolutely does not want to miss the opportunity. They are ready to create a superstar again and become the next football king.
How about more than just Nike?
Other sponsors are also already preparing to prepare for potential changes in the second half of the year in their own way.
In other words, every move that Gawain makes now is not only about himself, but also involves countless interests.
Once Gao Wen chooses to withdraw from the competition and even affects his defense of the US Open, it will be like dominoes, causing a series of far-reaching impacts. It may even become another turning point in Gao Wen's career, a turning point in business, and countless benefits.
Decisions are subject to change.
The main reason is that Gawain's foundation is too shallow and his ability to resist risks and variables is too weak. The aftermath of a slight disturbance may become more turbulent, and unimaginable eyes are all focused on Gawain.
Not only the reporters outside the hospital, but also the news bombarding Tobias with frantic phone calls and emails at this moment, like a hurricane.
If Gao Wen decides to withdraw from the competition, he will inevitably bear more pressure in the future, and the pressure that has already been piled up will be pushed to a new peak.
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. This is probably what it means.
So, what should we do now?
In the VIP lounge, there was a brief silence after Harris left.
It’s not embarrassing, because they all need time to digest, and also need time to think and settle, to reorganize their ideas and think about plans in their minds.
For a moment, no one spoke, including Peart.
On the contrary, Gawain seemed the calmest.
Exactly a year ago, at that time, he was still a non-professional player in the NCAA. There was no Sampras or Agassi, only Martin as a part-time coach, single-handedly holding a wild card and preparing to enter the US Open. That kind of
It tastes like a kid entering McDonald's for the first time.
To put it simply, he is ready to see the world.
However, the situation also had some twists and turns. The warm-up plan for participating in the US Open the week before was overturned because the wild card was cancelled. In the end, I had no choice but to stay in school and continue training on my own.
Gao Wen didn’t want his first career ATP professional event to be a Grand Slam. This was not the plan, but it just happened, so there was no need to complain or protest. He trained wholeheartedly, and then stepped onto the court and started hitting the ball.
This is enough.
Now, it's the same.
According to the plan, Gao Wen was ready to do a complete warm-up, traveling from Toronto to Cincinnati, and then to New York, but an unexpected injury completely disrupted the plan.
so what?
Competitive sports are like this. Accidents are everywhere. Not all players can step into the World Cup finals at their peak and perform at their best. Everything requires a little bit of luck. It is precisely because of this that people say "
"Luck" is also part of strength.
"I'm mentally prepared to withdraw from the semifinals."
Gawain spoke.
Everyone looked up at Gawain, never expecting that it was Gawain who made the decision first.
Sampras was a little surprised, "Gawain, let us discuss the entire situation first, analyze the pros and cons, and then make a decision."
The corners of Gawain's mouth slightly raised, "Pete, it's your job to analyze the pros and cons, and it's mine to play the game. How about you listen to my thoughts first?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on him, and Tobias hesitated to speak, but in the end he swallowed his words under Gawain's gaze.
As Gao Wen said, off-field analysis of gains and losses is not what he needs to worry about, nor is it what he is good at. After all, he is just a player. The only thing he needs to consider is his body and competition, so he can simply look at it.
question.
Perhaps, Gawain's opinion can give them some direction.
After all, their silence is because the interest analysis in their minds is too turbulent and complicated, like a mess that is difficult to sort out for a while.
What's more, they can trust Gawain, right?
Peart was a little surprised, but instead he said, "I thought you were going to keep trying."
Based on their understanding of Gawain, they refuse to give up, surrender, and fight to the end. This is Gawain's consistent belief, both inside and outside the arena. This is also the key to Gawain's current achievements. He chooses to give up without trying.