Ideals can be very fulfilling, but reality is often different.
The Vienna Tournament Organizing Committee obviously overestimated Thiem. Thiem is not the long-sleeved type like Federer. He exhausted all his energy with just one opening. The only hope is to end this matter as soon as possible.
On the contrary, it was Gawain who always felt funny looking at Tim who was so tense all over—
Schedule?
Gao Wen has discussed it with the team. The situation is somewhat similar to last year. Last year, he was qualified to advance to the year-end finals. This year, it is the possibility of being ranked first in the world. The balance and control of the schedule are the key.
Last year, Gao Wen made it clear that he would not trade the future for the present. It would be great if he could go to London to participate in the year-end finals, but it doesn't matter if he doesn't make the trip. There will be opportunities in the future.
Therefore, Gawain did not compete tiredly, but carried out according to the plan.
It's the same this year.
Although the first time in the year-end world is very attractive, and more attractive than the year-end finals, Gao Wen is not prepared to trade the future.
Lessons from the past——
In the last life, 2016, it was the real peak of Murray's career, the Australian Open final, the French Open final, the Wimbledon champion, the US Open quarter-finals, the Olympic champion, the Rome champion, the Magic City champion, the Paris champion, the year-end finals champion,
Year-end number one in the world.
Burn all year round!
In fact, in the second half of the season, he showed signs of fatigue after winning the singles championship at the Rio Olympics. However, Murray believed that this was a rare opportunity for his career, so he broke out with passion again after an upset stop in the quarterfinals at the US Open.
The Asian season and the European indoor hard court season continued to burn, and for the first time in his career, he topped the year-end world No. 1 ranking.
It was also that year that Murray convinced everyone and truly established his position as a giant.
But no one thought that this would also be the last glory of Murray's career. Although Murray would be at the top of the giants after that, the consumption in 2016 had exhausted his energy and he could never recover. It was like flying.
Like a moth drawn to a flame, it burns up with all its heart.
Of course, Gao Wen believes that Murray is worthy. At least he has played a season of his life. He has been recorded in history just by relying on his glory in 2016. He is also the only player to defend the Olympic men's singles championship.
only……
Gao Wen is still young, and he doesn’t want 2015 to be his peak——
The debut is the peak, which also means that the future will only go downhill. He is also looking forward to continuing to progress and grow. He is also looking forward to continuing to challenge and continue to make breakthroughs. The curtain of his career has just begun.
World number one?
This is a goal, but there is no need to trade the future for it.
So, just take your time and follow the steps.
In this regard, Sampras, Agassi and Tobias all reached a consensus. They agreed with Gawain's point of view. After experiencing the same situation last year, this year seems much simpler.
The discussion on the schedule was completed quickly and there were no objections.
After the U.S. Open, there will be the Asian season, then the European hard court season, and finally the year-end finals. From a time perspective, the three months are exactly divided into three parts.
The Asian season starts with the Davis Cup weekend, and in the next two weeks Gao Wen is not preparing to compete, but is resting and adjusting. Then there are two events in the Imperial Capital and the Magic City, one with 500 points and one with the Masters.
In the European hard court season, just like the Asian season, Gao Wen is also preparing to participate in two events, one with 500 points and one with the Masters, a moderate number.
Of course, there are exceptions. If one tournament performs poorly and is eliminated in the first round, and there is still no improvement in the second tournament, it is also necessary to temporarily add events. Everything still needs to be prepared for the year-end finals and slowly adjust the state.
Looking forward to reaching the best in London.
In other words, there are two events in September, two events in October, and finally the year-end finals in November.
The entire schedule is clear at a glance.
Among them, the four tournaments in the Imperial Capital, Magic Capital, Paris and London have all been finalized, with the only exception being another tournament in the European Indoor Hard Court Season.
At the same time, this is also the most intense and hottest time of competition for top players. To some extent, it is even more intense than the grass-court season.
After all, there are not many grass courts left, and the high cost of maintaining the venues is prohibitive, and event organizers need to think twice before proceeding; but indoor hard courts are different. Hard courts are inherently convenient and can be avoided in indoor venues.
Due to weather conditions, the schedule is more flexible.
From the Magic City Masters to the Paris Masters, there is only two weeks in between, but there are five ATP-level events, as well as a series of challenge matches and hope matches. The season has entered the final stage, and professional events are still busy.
Second week of October, Vienna, Moscow, Stockholm.
Third week of October, Basel, Valencia.
Competition is heating up!
From 2014 to 2015, there was a small change in the ATP. It was not an obvious but crucial change. Valencia was downgraded from the 500-point tournament to the 250-point tournament. Correspondingly, Vienna was downgraded from the 250-point tournament.
The ten-point tournament is upgraded to the five-hundred-point tournament, but this is crucial.
Especially for Gawain.
Now that you are ready to participate, your points must be included in the reference range.
Last year, Gao Wen participated in the Valencia tournament and advanced to the finals, but unfortunately lost to Murray and finished second; this year, Valencia regretted being relegated, and Gao Wen was in the battle for the world's number one, so Valencia
It’s a pity that I am out of the game, and my goal will be to aim at the 500-point competition——
Vienna or Basel?
In fact, no decision has been made yet, and Tobias has not signed up for Gawain yet.
From a commercial perspective, Tobias hopes that Gao Wen will go to Basel, Federer, Nadal, Wawrinka, and now one more Gao Wen, as well as top players who are considering whether to participate. The market box office will definitely be guaranteed. Commercial
Promotion can also be easily carried out.
From a competitive perspective, Tobias is more inclined to Vienna. If he can choose, it is more sensible to avoid Federer's home court advantage. After all, Gao Wen is in desperate need of points now. There is no need to go head-to-head with passion. Anyway,
Opportunities abound.
In magic cities, Paris, and London, in these competitions, Gao Wen has countless opportunities to compete with top players, and there is no problem if he misses one chance in Basel.
Of course, Moscow, Stockholm, and Valencia also very much hope that Gao Wen can participate in the competition. They are also actively communicating with Tobias. Even if the points are less, the treatment is better, which is also complementary. They all look forward to Gao Wen.
Wen Neng came to compete for the first time.
Hot!
The competition has never been fiercer, especially since they all know that in order to compete for the number one spot in the world, Gao Wen will definitely choose an event here. So, since Gao Wen has decided to participate, why can't it be him?
As a result, the competition in these events became fierce, with the eight immortals crossing the sea and each showing their magical powers.
For Gao Wen, it doesn't matter whether it's Vienna or Basel. They are all participating anyway, they are all challenges, and the competitions are the same.
Obviously, Vienna also realized this, so they played the most important card——