When everyone was still looking at Gawain as a dark horse, Martin knew that his disciple had already shown himself to be a champion. The game that defeated Wawrinka was a turning point, marking the moment when Gawain truly completed his transformation on the court.
The competition will become a matter of course.
At this time, the same is true——
While everyone was still marveling at the fact that Gauvin won the Grand Slam for the first time, Martin was already looking forward to the future. He knew that Gauvin needed a broader stage to spread his wings and soar towards the sky. The NCAA arena should not
Become an obstacle that prevents him from challenging his limits.
Looking at Gao Wen in front of him, his brows were filled with happiness and joy, but there was a hint of reluctance and regret in his eyes.
Gao Wen, who is usually humorous and calm in the media, shows a bit of childishness, standing in front of his elders like a child who has done something wrong, anxiously seeking forgiveness, full of words but not knowing how to speak, slightly
He lowered his head and just looked at it quietly from the corner of his eyes.
It's rare to see something awkward.
This made Martin feel funny and pleased. He raised his hand, patted the back of Gawain's head, and showed a smile.
"Kid, thank you. I am also a Grand Slam champion coach now. We should celebrate and have a party."
Such a short sentence, but full of mixed emotions, made Gawain's eyes slightly moist. He raised his head and looked at the coach with bright eyes.
Martin's voice was slightly choked, and thousands of words surged fiercely in his chest, but he quickly controlled himself, took a deep breath, patted Gawain's shoulder lightly with his right hand, and sighed.
Thousands, trying to sort out a thread from the countless thoughts.
Gawain could understand the confusion and turbulence in Martin's eyes——
Thompson has decided to turn professional and is currently working hard in Europe to prepare for the European indoor hard court season after the Asian season.
Jilong is still hesitating and considering, and has not decided yet, but he has not returned to school. If nothing else happens, he should also turn professional.
If the original plan is followed, Martin will be ready for the new season this year, with Gao Wen and MacDonald taking the lead and becoming the main force in the Bruins' title defense.
However, the madness at the end of August swept the world in such a mighty manner, completely changing Gao Wen's career trajectory and disrupting Martin's plan. This also meant that all the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 players from the Bruins who won the championship last year were eliminated.
About to turn professional, the defending champion immediately fell into the dilemma of having no one available to him.
If nothing else goes wrong, McDonald will carry the Bruins' future banner, but due to the depth of the bench, Martin's employment will definitely be stretched.
However, looking at it from another perspective, college players can successfully transition to the professional arena and have the opportunity to challenge higher goals in the professional field. This is something worthy of happiness and celebration, especially Gao Wen, who reached the top of the US Open.
The championship is also a crucial thing for UCLA——
I don’t know if Gao Wen saw it, but in fact, a banner reading “Congratulations to Gao Wen for winning the 2014 US Open Championship” was hung on the campus.
As a strong team in the NCAA, UCLA wins college league championships almost every year, from different projects. It is also a tradition to hang championship banners; but this is the first time in the school's history that a tennis player has won a non-NCAA event.
Banner.
The meaning is evident.
Martin was happier than anyone else that Gawain could successfully transition into the professional game. The excitement, joy, touch and happiness were all rushing through his chest. He was truly proud of Gawain.
Therefore, Martin is contradictory, happy and sad at the same time.
When Gao Wen knocked on the door just now, Martin was really busy, reading the list of this year's freshmen, browsing the list of old players, thinking about how to train and how to prepare for the new season, but the main lineup that won last year's championship
Half of them must be replaced. He is also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without straw.
"coach……"
Gawain just opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but Martin raised his hand to stop Gawain and shook his head gently, his eyes conveying unusual determination.
"You don't have to worry about me or the players. We will be fine. Have you forgotten? The essence of college tennis is not a profession, but a competition and an education. It is more important than winning or losing.
What is important is for students to hone their willpower not to give up easily in the face of difficulties.”
"We're fine, trust me."
"I hope more than anyone else that you can make a name for yourself in the outside world. As for the Bruins' record, it really doesn't matter."
"Whether it's you, Clay or Marcos, it's all the same. I understand, and more importantly, I support it."
Martin patted Gawain's shoulder hard, his slightly red eyes showed a perseverance, and then hearty laughter surged gently in his chest.
"What's more, if the new US Open champion does not turn professional, the ATP and NCAA will probably come to me to protest. I don't want to become a public enemy of the entire NCAA this season. Don't affect my plan to defend my title."
Pfft.
Gawain also chuckled because of Martin's joke——
He was reluctant to give up and regretful.
When he went to participate in the challenge, Gao Wen really had the intention of slowly improving himself down-to-earth. However, everything happened too fast and violently. In just two months, the world had completely changed.
Parting came unexpectedly.
As Martin said, after reaching the US Open, Tobias discussed the issue of turning professional with Gao Wen. From then on, Gao Wen had already determined his idea:
He longs to enter the professional arena, he longs to fight on a higher stage, he longs to compete with more masters, he longs to continuously challenge limits and break through himself, and he longs to stand at the center of the world and shine. This is for
Victory, but not just for victory.
then--
Before I had time to enjoy it, I had to say goodbye.
"coach……"
Gawain showed a smile, feeling slightly sad.
"I miss school and I miss the team."
With just one sentence, Martin laughed heartily again, patted Gawain's arm gently, and nodded repeatedly, "I know, I know everything."
"Gaowen, don't forget this original intention, remember why you stepped onto the court, remember why you like tennis, the professional arena is cruel beyond imagination."
"You are no longer a nobody, on the contrary, you are now a myth that emerged from the sky, so everyone wants to break the myth, everyone wants to prove that they can defeat you, and everyone wants to prove that your victory was a fluke
, even if you are not in the NCAA, the professional tennis community will treat you as a public enemy."
"You will face a more ferocious impact, far beyond imagination."
"But, I believe in you, I believe you can withstand the pressure, I believe you can prove yourself, and more importantly, I believe you can climb to a higher peak."
"so……"
Martin looked at his disciple quietly, raised his right hand high, but finally lowered it gently, and spoke with sincerity.