The future is very long and far away, and there is really no need to rush it.
Sampras stared at Gawain quietly, looking at the face that was still young and childish - Asians in their eyes all have baby faces.
What's more, Gawain is indeed young, having just celebrated his twentieth birthday today.
The impetuous and turbulent thoughts slowly settled down. Sampras' language organization ability was obviously better, and he was no longer impatient or panicked.
He said, "Gaowen, do you still like playing tennis now? Are you still happy when you stand on the court?"
Gawain did not answer in a hurry, but calmed down and thought carefully for a long time before nodding, "Yes."
Simple and firm.
A smile appeared in Sampras's eyes, "Then that's enough. Don't think about the result of tomorrow's game, or the number one in the world. You just need to know that if you don't get the number one in the world at the end of the year this year, you will still be the number one in the world in the future."
There are twenty years to slowly chase..."
Gawain's eyes widened, "Twenty years? Isn't this a little too long?"
Sampras laughed out loud, "So, all you need to do is enjoy tomorrow's game. Losing is not the end of the world, and winning is not the highest peak. This is just one game in your long career in the future. It
It’s important, but not that important.”
While others continue to add historical significance and weight to this game, Sampras continues to reduce pressure. He hopes that tennis can be simpler.
The truth is not difficult. Gao Wen has always said this, and it has been the case since his unexpected victory at the US Open last year. However, this time the pressure is overwhelming, and even Gao Wen is inevitably a little shaken.
Gao Wen could understand Sampras's thoughts, and looked at the coach with a smile, "Yes, there will probably be more cases like this next year, and we need to warm up now."
next year?
Sampras was stunned for a moment, and then he reacted——
In the 2015 season, Gao Wen indeed set an insurmountable peak, with two Grand Slams and four Masters. No matter what happens in tomorrow's game, it can be foreseen now that the pressure to defend the title in the 2016 season should be even higher.
Tonight is just a preview of next year.
Climbing to the top is difficult; staying at the top for a long time is even harder.
Sampras also noticed that Gao Wen's tone had returned to its usual relaxed tone, and he joked, "Why, your confidence is starting to drop now?"
Gawain waved his hand, "I don't have the confidence to lose."
Sampras burst out laughing.
Gao Wen, however, looked serious, "I'm serious. There is still room for improvement on both clay and grass. The North American summer hard court season has not been completed yet. I think I still have room to grow."
"In the 2017 season, we completed a complete winning season, a feat that Roger, Rafa and Novak have not accomplished, and did not lose a game throughout the season."
"In the 2018 season, we will continue to challenge Roger's winning streak on grass, Rafa's winning streak on clay, and Novak's winning streak on hard courts."
Blah blah blah——
The future is very long, very long. Although Gao Wen's 2015 season has been outstanding and can be called a peak, there are still countless challenges ahead.
Leaving aside the number of Grand Slam and Masters championships, there are still countless challenges waiting for you.
What's more, don't forget that the reason why the Big Four are the Big Four is because they continue to make progress and grow. This year's impact of Gao Wen has become a reality. Next, the Big Four will also show their unique abilities. When they meet again next year, maybe
The situation is completely different.
You chase each other and achieve mutual success. This is the greatness of the four giants.
Now, the fifth giant has emerged, the four giants are once again facing new issues, and a new round of tests has quietly begun.
Just imagining it makes my blood boil.
Next year will be even more exciting than this year.
With this thought in mind, when I turn back to watch tomorrow's game, the pressure at this moment seems not worth mentioning——
There are mountain high mountain.
In the world of competitive sports, the real challenges come from opponents and themselves. Although the external pressure is layer upon layer and will continue to rise, the bustling noise will never stop; but when they stand on the court
, the challenges that belong to each other are the real protagonists.
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Murray.
They have proven themselves time and again in the past ten years, and this has led to the glory of an era.
And now, next to their names, there is a need to add Gawain.
Looking at Sampras who was chattering away completely, Gao Wen was dumbfounded and said, "Wait a minute, Pete, you're not going to write down all the records you haven't broken or the records you've broken in a small notebook, and just wait for me.
Let’s rewrite the name?”
Sampras was slightly startled, "Hey, is it so obvious?"
This answer... I didn't expect either.
Gawain could no longer hold back and burst out laughing, "Peter, as promised, I am me, and you are you? You shouldn't place your expectations on me."
Sampras looked disgusted, "If this can't be done, then what's going on with me following you all over the world? Andre probably is the same way."
Snapped.
At this moment, there was a muffled sound from the door of the gym.
Gawain and Sampras both turned to look over, and then saw Agassi, who was rubbing his head in embarrassment.
Agassi was a little embarrassed and blinked, "Just... there was a... bee... yes, bee..."
Gawain followed Agassiz's empty and messy hand and counted towards it.
Agassi cleared his throat, "I'm serious, bee, there really was a bee just now. I, uh, I just... But now it seems like... it's okay, it's okay, it's okay."
Sampras looked disgusted and said, "Andre is worried about you too."
Gawain deliberately spread his hands in protest, "Am I so untrustworthy? It's a bit sad."
Agassi waved his hand quickly, "No, of course not."
However, before Agassi could continue his explanation, another figure appeared behind him.
Peart's expressionless face showed a little surprise, "You are all here, have you seen Gawain?"
Gawain raised his right hand, with a cute expression on his face, "Report, I'm here."
Peart nodded gently and said, "It seems that you are doing well."
"Ah, why are you all coming to the gym in the middle of the night? I thought you were all tired of the gym." That voice belonged to Tobias, who also had insomnia.
Sampras complained directly, "John, you can't do it, you're too late."
With one sentence, everyone burst into laughter.
Pressure, obviously, doesn't go away that easily. It's there, always there, and becomes a part of competitive sports, but they can choose -
Face it positively or face it negatively?
Standing at the crossroads of history, Gawain raised his head and looked at the storm with a smile, because he knew that he was not fighting alone.
In fact, it is indeed the case.
Mainland China, even the whole of Asia and the world, with the highest standard of treatment, all their eyes are focused on London's O2 Arena.
They are waiting, waiting for a duel, waiting for a moment. No matter what the result is, this will be the moment when history is born.