In the NCAA competition, the most important thing is not the championship, but the growth of the players; in daily training, the most important thing is not the victory, but the future of the players.
It is true that in the professional arena, where the winner takes all, it is difficult for Martin to become a decisive coach, but in the college arena, he can provide these children with a refuge to break through the confusion and find themselves. He looks forward to their success in the competition.
Don't leave any regrets when you leave campus.
Last winter training, Martin could vaguely see Gawain's brilliance, but Martin never expected that that glimmer of light would grow so fast. In just nine months, he would reach the first peak. Everything was too great.
It's so fast, it's like a beautiful fairy tale.
However, the difference between fairy tales and reality is:
In fairy tales, "living together happily forever" is an ending, but in real life it is just a comma, with more to be continued.
Looking at Gawain, who still looked a little green in front of him, Martin didn't say anything more and showed a smile.
These words were what Gawain replied to Martin's text message the day after he won the championship a week ago, and now, they have become Martin's message for Gawain's future.
The reluctance in Gawain's eyes slowly dissipated, but he didn't say anything more. He just hit his chest twice with his right fist, bang bang! It was as if he felt the sound of his heart beating, echoing Martin's words, but this
It's enough.
Martin laughed heartily.
The topic did not stay on the same spot, Martin immediately asked.
"Next, how will the schedule be arranged? Do I need to train at school for a period of time?"
"We will stay today and tomorrow. The day after tomorrow we need to go to the desert to shoot a Nike commercial. It is expected to be completed in two to three days, and then we will go directly to China to prepare for the start of the Asian season."
"Ah, Hua Xia, you are going home soon. It's good. Now is the right time. You are coming back with great honors. I'm afraid all the fans are waiting for you to go home now."
"We are still waiting for the wild card approval. It would be funny if it is not approved."
The Asian season has actually started this week. The ATP 250-level events in Kuala Lumpur and Pengcheng are in full swing. Many players have traveled to Asia non-stop to warm up through these low-level events, and then prepare for the high-level events that will follow.
Competition preparation.
Kei Nishikori went to Kuala Lumpur and Murray went to Pengcheng. Their Asian seasons have officially started.
As for Gao Wen, his footsteps are temporarily hampered by the events after winning the championship. Not only that, Djokovic, Cilic and Federer have not yet gone to Asia:
On the one hand, it is because the level of the competition this week is too low; on the other hand, because they reached the semi-finals in New York, there is no need to be too closely connected. After all, the consumption of two weeks of Grand Slam events is extraordinary, and they all need more
Take more time to rest and adjust.
If nothing else, the top four of the US Open will all appear at the Imperial Capital Open, which is about to kick off next week——
The Imperial City Open and Neon Open held in the same week are both ATP 500-level events, and experts from all walks of life can choose to participate.
However, it is worth mentioning that the Magic City Masters, which kicks off next week, is a thousand-point masters tournament that almost no master will miss. It is precisely because of this that most players are more willing to go to the same place.
To compete in the imperial capital of mainland China, unless you sign an appearance contract with Neon like Kei Nishikori did.
Here, Gawain's situation is slightly special.
The registration deadline for the Imperial Open is before the start of the US Open. The reference data is the world ranking in the week when the US Open starts. With Gao Wen's world ranking at the time, you still need to wait in line even to participate in the qualifying rounds.
Moreover, Gao Wen really has not considered turning professional directly after the US Open. The first choice is still to return to the Bruins and compete in the new season.
Therefore, Gawain didn’t sign up at all!
Then, things changed drastically, and everything had to be overturned and started again——
To register for the Magic City Masters, Gao Wen still met the deadline; but for the Imperial City Open, he had to apply for a temporary wild card to see if the host committee was willing to approve it and give the green light to the US Open champion.
This situation is very similar to the situation in Winston-Salem four weeks ago. Although the reasons are different, the situation is the same. Now the host committee must cancel a wild card that has been issued and then transfer it to Gao Wen. Only
In this way, Gawain was able to go to the imperial capital to compete, just like Isner at that time.
Therefore, Gawain had the words above.
But no matter what, the Asian season has begun, which also means that the North American season has officially come to an end. The excitement and excitement of the Grand Slam championship has gradually been left behind in the long river of time. The life of professional players must continue to look forward, regardless of victory or success.
If you fail, you have to put Flushing behind you for the time being——
Professional tennis has fifty-two weeks in a year, of which forty-eight weeks there are events scheduled. Every week a champion is born, and every week we must face the impact of victory and defeat. If we cannot learn to forget and move on, then regardless of victory
Or fail, the memory and experience of the previous week's event will hinder your ankles and become a stumbling block to a new victory.
From the NCAA to the professional arena, Gao Wen obviously still has a lot to learn.
Eee.
Gawain opened the office door and walked away, while Martin stayed in the office and continued to worry about the lineup and formation of troops. This was obviously a problem.
Whoosh.
The breeze came slowly, and golden fragments of sunlight stirred all over the ground. The refreshing and refreshing feeling slowly expanded in his chest, filling every corner. Then, Gawain saw Macdonald.
Macdonald was pushing a supermarket trolley. On top of the old tennis balls, there were piles of triangular pyramids, foot pedals, rubber bands, tennis rackets and other training props. The piles were piled up like a mountain as he pushed forward, swaying, and the strong wind swarming from all directions.
Without any help, it seemed to be in danger of falling apart at any time.
Macdonald's eyes were fixed on the props in front of him motionlessly. He held the trolley with his right hand and pressed the tennis racket with his left hand. He moved his steps carefully and was so focused that he did not notice other situations on the court at all.
Looking at Macdonald who is concentrating in front of him, it is like the day when Gawain came back last winter. It was still the two of them preparing for a new day of training. It was still him who was at a loss when facing the earth-shaking changes in his life. It was still Mike.
Donald obediently completed all training preparations on his behalf.
Time flies, they have all changed, but they remain the same.
This parting is not goodbye, but a new beginning.
Then, the smile on the corner of his mouth rose and bloomed, and Gawain shouted:
"Hey, Mike".
At the same time, he rushed forward at a trot, facing Macdonald's unexpected smile of surprise and joy. Before Macdonald could speak, Gawain had already reached out to hold the shaky props, and helped Macdonald.