"Of course. No one thinks they are arrogant, and no one wants to sound arrogant."
"But you hear similar words every day on the tennis pro tour, 'I could have won that match,' yes, but you didn't."
Surprisingly, when reporters asked Wawrinka for his opinion at the press conference, the player sided with Gawain without hesitation; he also showed his humor and added expressionlessly
One sentence.
"I don't mean to be arrogant, but last year in Flushing, I thought I should have won the championship. Oh, and by the way, Wimbledon this year too."
A burst of laughter——
The only exception was Wawrinka, who even showed a "why do you think this is funny" expression, giving full play to his talent as a cold-faced comedian.
"Coric VS Nadal", "Zverev Jr. VS Gauvin", both sets of duels were challenged by young rookies. The joy and excitement of the media is completely foreseeable. The pre-match news of the entire US Open
Bustling discussions can be seen at the press conference and on social networking platforms.
But the point is that no one should forget, and no one will forget, that the core of the youth storm sweeping the world right now is Gawain. Even Gawain did not arrogantly think that he had overturned the rule of the four giants.
What right does little Zverev have to be arrogant?
——This is also another drawback of the Internet age. Those people who have been praised by countless rainbow farts can’t tell the difference between the importance and the importance.
Even before the event officially kicked off, the raging heat wave could already be felt deeply.
Then, something else happened.
On Sunday, the day before the US Open officially kicked off, a reporter broke the news on social networks that Sharapova would withdraw from the US Open due to injury.
Buzz. Buzz. Buzz.
There was a lot of discussion.
In fact, after Wimbledon ended, Sharapova took the exemption card, not because of a vacation, but because of a leg injury. For this reason, she missed the entire North American summer hard court season and landed in Flushing without warming up. It was precisely because of this that she
The world ranking has been overtaken by Halep and dropped to third place.
After the draw came out, Sharapova was once again placed in the same half as Serena Williams. Her performance prospects were also a hotly discussed topic. However, they never expected that reporters actually revealed that Sharapova might not be able to win.
Competing in this year’s event sparked heated discussions in an instant.
When the US Open tournament director was interviewed to give the official confirmation, Dimitrov and Godwin were practicing and taking a break to drink water. Sampras looked at Dimitrov with a worried expression.
So many worries, just say whatever comes to mind, and ask questions bluntly.
"Gregor, are you okay? Have you discussed Maria's matter?"
Dimitrov paused slightly while drinking water, and then noticed that Gawain's expression was full of question marks. He obviously didn't understand what happened. Instead, he smiled and asked, "Has the news come out yet?"
Gawain, "Maria is pregnant?"
"Pfft..." Dimitrov spurted out a mouthful of water.
The slightly tense atmosphere instantly became relaxed and cheerful.
Dimitrov looked at Gao Wen helplessly, "Maria had to withdraw from this year's US Open due to a leg injury."
Gawain was slightly stunned, and also showed some regretful melancholy.
Dimitrov understands that Gao Wen, like Sharapova, has experienced injuries. Even if he stands on the court in Flushing, he is still not 100% sure whether he can participate in the competition and what kind of performance he can perform if he participates.
Such uncertainty is like ice cubes falling into your stomach.
Heavy, cold, and rolling.
"Maria has been hesitating and thinking about it." Dimitrov added, "When she came to New York, she just wanted to give herself a chance to try and see how the training was going. Until I came out in the morning, she also
Still hasn't made up her mind, and her team is waiting for a decision."
No wonder.
Sampras sighed softly. No wonder Sharapova did not hold a press conference, but was exposed by reporters instead. It was because Sharapova was still hesitating and struggling. After all, she was still unwilling to give up until the last moment. She felt sad in her heart.
The desire to win and the will to fight are always fighting against the body.
Sampras turned to look at Agassi, with a hint of worry in his eyes——
They are still worried about Gawain.
In terms of injuries, Gao Wen's strain has healed. After the doctor's examination and permission, he is fully able to play and does not need to be wrapped with muscle tape for protection.
But injuries are like this, just like cracked porcelain, even if it is perfectly repaired, it will not look like it originally came out of the kiln.
On the one hand, it is psychological scruples, on the other hand, it is the changes in the body itself.
After the muscle strain heals, the skin and muscles will roll in slightly, so when you do the movement again, you will naturally feel a stretching sensation. This stretching sensation is purely a normal reaction after changes in the muscle tissue, but there is often a
An illusion that the muscle has been strained again.
This change from the physical to the spiritual level is also a test.
Although this is the case every year at the US Open, injuries become the main theme, but this year the feeling is particularly obvious. Sharapova's withdrawal due to injury is undoubtedly a big deal.
It may affect Dimitrov, or it may affect Gawain, bringing impact in different ways.
Dimitrov took a long breath, looked at Gawain who was deep in thought, and showed a smile.
"But Maria won't leave New York."
Everyone was stunned.
They are all professional players and know very well what it feels like to be unable to play due to injury. As a result, they can only watch their opponents speeding around the field. That feeling is definitely a torment. When it is confirmed that they will withdraw from the game, their first reaction is
Turn around and leave, stay away from this city immediately.
"Of course, Mariah won't be in Flushing, but she's going to stay in Manhattan. She wants to see Serena play, and she wants to see me play as well."
Although Dimitrov did not describe it in detail, he can probably guess it.
First, Serena Williams is preparing to challenge for the annual Grand Slam in New York. As a direct competitor, Sharapova needs stimulation and motivation. Recovering from injuries and then climbing back to the top requires incredible energy.
, she was ready to accumulate this energy for herself.
Secondly, Dimitrov needed her support and companionship. After experiencing the troughs and struggles of Wimbledon, their bond with each other became deeper. At the same time, they also realized that they both longed for more breakthroughs on the court.
They are all fighting their own battles in different ways.
So Sharapova chose to stay.
Although it was very, very disappointing to have to withdraw from the last Grand Slam of the year due to injury, she chose to face it in a different way this time.
History, after all, has undergone some changes——
Although it is uncertain where the future will lead, at least for now, it seems that this is a good thing.
Gawain, this little butterfly, is indeed building a new world bit by bit.