From a distance, you can see Gawain approaching, surrounded by his teammates. Before Sampras could speak, Tobias had already taken the initiative to step forward.
You can tell from the title that Tobias's entire posture is very formal.
Sampras watched this scene quietly with a smile on his face.
And, this is only the first step.
The players of the Bruins were not familiar with Tobias, but when they saw Sampras not far behind them, they knew that he must have made a special trip to congratulate Gao Wen, and they all started to make noises.
After saying hello to Sampras, he didn't stop and went back to the locker room first.
The noise of laughter was still surging in his ears. Before Gawain could speak, Tobias took out his business card holder from his pocket and handed the business card to him very formally.
"The last meeting was obviously not formal enough. I think we should complete this link today."
"Formally introduce yourself, sports agent, John Tobias. Nice to meet you, Gao."
Gawain's smile lingered on his lips, he took the business card without knowing why, politely nodded to Tobias, and then looked at Sampras out of the corner of his eyes, casting a questioning look:
What are you doing in this senseless manner?
Sampras is an enthusiastic melon-eater. He said with a smile, "It's rare to see this guy lower his profile, so you should enjoy the special treatment. He is asking for something from you now. You can give him a hard time and make him feel embarrassed."
, and then cheat him hard."
"What do you want from me?" Gawain caught the key word, but still had no clue.
To be honest, in Gawain's opinion, Tobias is Sampras's "friend". He had already met him last time. Nothing happened at that time. Naturally, he didn't think much about it when they met again.
Tsukuru and Sampras came to watch the game together.
As for career, is it important?
So why do Sampras' friends ask him for help?
The stadium was filled with cheers and shouts, and a steady stream of noise continued to hit the eardrums. It was as if the whole world was boiling, making it difficult to hear the words clearly. Gawain couldn't help but wonder if he had heard wrongly.
Tobias didn't care at all about Sampras's joking, but instead said, "Yes, I hope to be your agent and represent you in all your work."
"Agent?" In the midst of the noise, Gawain once again grasped the key point. He was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses——
Professional tennis, here it comes?
A smile lightly raised at the corner of his mouth, and Gawain asked, "How are you sure that I am ready to change my career?"
As mentioned before, there is still a gap between the NCAA and professional tennis. Even if you are a national singles champion, you may not necessarily transfer to the professional arena.
How could Tobias forget?
The last time they met, what impressed him most about Gawain was his eloquence, his ability to advance and retreat appropriately without losing his edge, and his inadvertent humor was a plus.
If it were other NCAA players who were favored by their agents, not to say they would be overjoyed, they would at least ask about the brokerage business. However, Gao Wen did not follow common sense and asked a question. He seemed to have no interest in the professional game.
If you have average interest, you don't need an agent.
Although he lowered his posture, Tobias's ability was still there. Because of Gawain's sudden move, he relaxed, "Aren't you going to change your career?"
A rhetorical question successfully made Gawain laugh.
Tobias also faintly showed his edge, but unlike the last prank, he now needed to show off his abilities, so he continued to speak accordingly.
"Winning the U.S. singles championship, the most precious reward is the championship trophy, but the most valuable reward is the wild card to the U.S. Open."
"Next, you need to prepare for your first Grand Slam tour. This is also the first time you stand under the spotlight of the world. There are still nearly three months to go. We still have a lot of preparations to complete, believe me.
, I have rich experience and I know what to do.”
A few simple words, but one can deeply feel Tobias's confidence.
However, Tobias did not pour out all his thoughts in a hurry. Instead, after expressing a proactive attitude, he took a half step back, leaving Gawain enough time to think.
"Obviously, this is not the best place for a deep conversation."
Tobias looked around, with a sarcastic light in his eyes, as if he was making fun of the hustle and bustle of the scene, so much so that they were almost shouting in conversation, and the loss of information was inevitable.
"If you are interested, you can contact me and we will make an appointment alone to have an in-depth conversation."
Gawain must admit that Tobias's sense of proportion is very good. This feeling is somewhat different from the last brief encounter, which refreshed Gawain's understanding.
Gawain teased half-jokingly, "Are you prepared to be wary of Peter?"
As he said that, his peripheral vision drifted towards Sampras.
Tobias also nodded slightly and made a joke, "If you are ready to take advantage, naturally you can't let the hyena be at the scene, so that the little lamb can enter the trap."
Sampras also understood Tobias's intention to stop, and deliberately made a sad expression, "Is this good show going to end so soon? No way? Please tell me when will it happen next time?"
Can it be staged again? I’m willing to buy tickets to watch it.”
The atmosphere suddenly became joyful.
After that, they stopped talking about the agent. Sampras and Gao Wen chatted about some key points in today's final.
Very happy.
Tobias also actively participated in the conversation, and the banter and sharpness returned. This was the "Friend of Sampras" that Gawain was familiar with.
The three of them walked all the way to the locker room amid the shouts of the audience and the congratulations of other players. Tobias noticed the hint in Sampras' eyes and found an excuse to leave first, leaving space for Sampras.
and Gawain.
"...He probably thought that I wanted to convey some advice from professional players to professional players. In fact, that's strictly speaking." Sampras chuckled, "But in fact, I was saying good things for my friends.
of."
Sampras was very candid and spoke his true thoughts straightforwardly, which made Gawain laugh.
"I'm not sure about your plans for the future. After all, you are only a freshman and eighteen years old. Everything is possible in the future. The whole world is waiting in front of you."
"The best advice I can give you right now is: Gawain, find yourself an agent."
Gao Wen was a little surprised. Putting aside the topic of when he would turn professional for the moment, for a professional player, isn't the first priority a professional coach? But, an agent?
Sampras noticed the confusion in Gawain's eyes and smiled with satisfaction.
"I can finally lay out my score."
Sampras made an exaggerated Popeye gesture, beating his chest.
"Believe me, the role of an agent is far greater than you think. It doesn't matter even if it's not John, but a good agent is really important."