In 2021, everyone knows that Zverev is the best among the best, has always been in the top five in the world, and also won the 2018 year-end finals.
In 2014, Zverev, who was only 17 years old, was already a rising star that attracted much attention. He was definitely not an embarrassment. Just look at his results and you will know.
Zverev officially entered the professional arena at the beginning of the year. He still needed to pass the qualifying rounds before he could participate in the Challenger League. However, he already won the Challenger League championship in May, becoming the youngest player since Bernard Tomic in 2009.
Challenge champion.
Then in the 500 in Hamburg, Germany last week, he participated in the official tour for the first time in his career, and then made it all the way to the semi-finals, although he unfortunately lost to the world's No. 7 David Ferrer.
He missed the finals, but he still became the first 17-year-old player to reach the semi-finals of the tour since Marin Cilic in 2006.
This week, in the latest world ranking list, Zverev Jr. has entered the top 300, ranking 285th, and his rank is immediately highlighted.
This time when he came to Binghamton, Zverev was ranked as the top seed, and his goal couldn't be clearer——
In fact, judging from Zverev's world ranking, it is no longer necessary for him to participate in the challenge tournament. Instead, he should participate in the qualifying rounds of the 500 or 250 matches, and then advance to the main draw to challenge higher difficulties, but
He still came to Binghamton with a mission.
Adapt to the weather near New York, then slowly adapt to the climate and rhythm of North America, and then prepare for the North American season and even the US Open.
As a special reminder, the U.S. Tennis Open is held in New York.
In other words, although Zverev Jr. and Gawain both appeared in Binghamton, the overall structure is completely different.
At this time. Now. Currently.
The practice time slot Hanfman reserved in advance was occupied by Zverev. Although it is not sure whether it was his request or the request of his agent, the result was that Hanfman's practice time slot was taken away.
Already.
Moreover, Hanfman seemed to have no way to change the situation.
Hanfman felt a little aggrieved.
Rustling.
Rustling.
You can feel the hum of discussion among the crowd, and then it is cut off very suddenly, and all eyes are projected in the same direction:
Zverev Jr. appeared. Surrounded by his team, he was heading towards the training ground.
The whole posture is different from others.
In the bustling place, at least six people surrounded little Zverev, and you could even see someone helping him carry his tennis bag without having to do it himself.
The person involved was browsing his mobile phone with his head down, immersed in his own world. Apparently he had already become accustomed to the fact that wherever he went, he would be the center of attention. He didn't pay attention to the surrounding eyes at all. There was still a trace of his calm posture.
easy.
The majestic posture exudes an aura of keeping strangers away, and I am afraid that even fans will not dare to approach easily.
Once upon a time, Bruins players ridiculed Giron as the "little prince," but now that he sees little Zverev, he understands what the true pride of heaven is.
At only seventeen years old, he has already started to shine early. Countless professional opinions believe that he may be the next world number one or a Grand Slam winner. His every move is highly anticipated and everyone is watching.
His performance is probably the same as turning his hands into clouds and his hands into rain.
"Sasha!"
After all, Hanfman couldn't hold it back and shouted through the crowd——
Sasha, this is little Zverev's nickname, because his brother's official name is Mischas, but this is a nickname within the family, and only people close to him will call him this.
When little Zverev heard his name, he paused slightly and looked towards the source of the sound. He saw a bustling crowd watching him, as if he were a monkey in the circus. He wanted to say
What to order, the slight frown on the eyebrows can show the dissatisfaction:
It seems that he doesn't like people calling him that.
However, he was worried about being in the public eye, so he finally held back. The agent next to him pulled him again, and he hesitated to look back.
His eyes lightly passed over the crowd, and then little Zverev noticed Gawain.
It’s not because of his height. At 193 centimeters, he doesn’t stand out among a group of tennis players. He just has a slight advantage. It’s mainly because of Gawain’s eyes, which are clear and bright, shining under the afternoon sun.
Most importantly, it's as calm as water.
It’s not curiosity and gossip, it’s not gearing up, it’s not envy. To put it simply, it’s not the look of a challenger, but a calm look of an equal, as if little Zverev is nothing special and is the same as other tennis players.
of.
This made little Zverev feel a little ridiculous——
He's definitely not some random player, okay?
He didn't like the look in that man's eyes.
"Sasha..." The manager's call came over, drawing Zverev's attention back again, and he issued a secret reminder again.
Little Zverev's eyes fell on Gawain, he paused slightly, but ultimately said nothing, and then continued to move forward surrounded by his team.
Watching Zverev Jr.'s mighty battle, the young players exchanged glances one after another, because most of them came alone. At this time, they saw Zverev Jr. cheering in front of him, and professionally.
The player's posture immediately hit him, and it was inevitable that there would be a lot of discussion.
Tobias took a step forward and whispered in Gawain's ear.
"That's just the basics."
It seems to be comforting and encouraging.
Gawain laughed and said in a relaxed tone, "There will be milk, and there will be bread, but the premise is, train, train, train."
But Hanfmann still failed to achieve his wish.
Although he argued repeatedly, the deal was already done. Zverev had already entered Court No. 1 to adapt to the situation. If he continued to struggle, Hanfmann might not even have much ordinary practice time left.
What else could he do?
After Gawain finished signing in, he smiled at Hanfman and comforted him.
"We always have to let our performance on the court speak for itself."
No matter whether you are No. 1 in the world or No. 300 in the world, when both sides stand on the court, all privileges no longer exist. In the final analysis, the game still needs to speak for itself.
Don't say that Zverev is just a promising "genius" now. Even if a Grand Slam champion appears on the court, players like them should try their best to win. After all, football is round and so is tennis.
Everything is possible.
Hanfman opened his mouth, obviously not expecting Gawain to comfort him, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
But before he could say anything, Gawain turned around and left with a smile.
After missing the opportunity, Hanfman withdrew his attention, took a long breath, and then secretly cheered himself up——
The more they are ignored and ignored, the more they have to go all out. As Gao Wen said, performance on the field is their best chance to prove themselves.