Chapter 1059 Chicken Soup for the Soul

"How do you feel about participating in the Davis Cup for the first time?"

"The whole feeling is still different. I thought it was similar to the NCAA, but it's different. It's really different. The whole mood and atmosphere are different."

"Ha, me too. This is my second year in a row competing in the tournament, but before I went on stage, my heart was pounding, my hands and feet were shaking, and I was even more nervous than last year's Wimbledon semi-finals."

"Yes, yes, yes. Before I went on stage, my knees felt weak and I almost couldn't stand."

"I didn't expect you to be nervous. When I saw you in the Australian Open final, I thought you weren't nervous at all."

"I'm not a robot, how can I not be nervous? Don't you see how passionate I am?"

As he was talking, Gao Wen also showed off his biceps, flaunting his muscles and imitating his own celebration moves to demonstrate his passion.

Raonic was immediately amused and started laughing loudly.

Most of the players came to Indian Wells after the Davis Cup week, so their casual conversations were all about the Davis Cup.

But after laughing, Raonic felt a little disappointed and sighed softly.

“I don’t know what it will feel like at the Olympics.”

"It's hard to imagine. After all, it happens once every four years, just like the World Cup. It's so rare. I can only imagine it with my imagination. Please forgive my lack of imagination."

"Your imagination is not enough? Haha. But maybe because of this, the loss is more bitter. You know? Our team won, but I lost a game, that feeling is really bad."

"Sometimes, the more you want to perform well, the more you tie your hands and feet. The game is never that simple."

We chatted back and forth and had a great time.

Both Gawain and Raonic are young players, new to the Davis Cup stage. After their careers rise, the feeling of representing their country will change, and the weight on their shoulders will also be different.

Raonic does not have an advantage in the record against Kei Nishikori, with one win and three losses. However, at the beginning of the year in Brisbane, Raonic ended his two-game losing streak against Kei Nishikori. This time, representing Canada in the Davis Cup, he naturally hopes to continue his strong performance.

However, the opposite happened.

Although Raonic did not say much to Gao Wen, the disappointment between his brows still made the corners of his mouth droop slightly.

After thinking about it, Gao Wen still said something to comfort her.

"Milos, our advantage is youth, but also our disadvantage is youth."

"Tennis, like life, is always full of difficulties. Everyone hopes that life will be smooth sailing and never encounter difficulties and setbacks. That would be perfect. But the point is that difficulties are never a problem. It's how we view them and how we face them that is the problem."

“Those difficulties and setbacks are the foundation for our ultimate self.”

Simple words hide the great wisdom of life.

Raonic chewed it carefully, a little absent-minded.

After the Australian Open ended, a whole month passed in the blink of an eye.

He is very busy, always very busy, but always in a daze, as if his head is full of things but he cannot sort them out.

Just like that, I was pushed forward in a hurry, without touching the ground, and before I could understand what was happening, it had already whizzed past.

Perhaps, sometimes, only by slowing down a little and carefully examining those failures, those setbacks, and those difficulties can we find our own place.

Raonic looked up and expressed his gratitude to Gawain sincerely, "Thank you."

"Blah, blah, I knew that Canadians' answers would never disappoint." Gawain rolled his eyes in response, which made Raonic's smile rise high.

Then, Gao Wen raised his chin proudly, "You're welcome. Now it seems that the inspirational stories I read on long-distance flights are still useful. Maybe I can give a TED talk to teach success in the future."

The teasing and joking that come to mind lightly disperse the atmosphere before it becomes more solemn and serious, and the sunshine of Indian Wells just shines down.

Raonic's smile became more relaxed, and the foul air that had been weighing heavily on his chest was also released, and his body seemed to relax a little.

"Why wait until later? I think if you publish a book on success now, I'll be the first to buy it, and the title should be, 'How to Win the Grand Slam.'"

Raonic also made a rare little joke.

Gawain put away his smile, put on a serious expression, and shook his head repeatedly, "Milos, you have learned bad things. You shouldn't stay with Vasek."

Vasek Pospisil, born in 1990, is also a young Canadian athlete. He is from the same batch as Raonic and is a representative of the rising new generation of Canadian tennis.

Raonic laughed brilliantly, "Shh, I thought so too, but we'd better keep it a secret from Vasek."

As time went by, the two people's jokes became more and more in sync.

Raonic did not stay any longer, but cleaned up quickly and cleared the field as quickly as possible to avoid delaying Gao Wen's training.

"Get ready for training. I won't delay you. Otherwise, if the training maniac goes crazy, the subsequent impact will be immeasurable."

"You're the only one who calls me such an outdated nickname as 'Training Maniac'. You're really out of date."

"Oh? So what's your nickname now?"

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"Tyrannosaurus, you know? Roar...Tyrannosaurus!"

"Haha, hahaha, if you say it's a Tyrannosaurus Rex, then it is."

"Milos, did you just roll your eyes?"

Laughter echoed over the training ground.

In a blink of an eye, Raonic had packed his luggage, said hello to Sampras, Pelt and others, and was about to leave when he saw his coach Ljubicic winking at him.

A little tidbit: at the end of last year, Sampras considered adding a new member to Gao Wen's coaching team. In addition to Agassi, another candidate was Ljubicic.

Compared to Agassi, Ljubicic is willing to become a full-time coach. If he joins the team, he will be able to follow the players in competitions around the world.

However, in the end, Gao Wen chose Agassi, which became the biggest focus since the beginning of this year.

At the same time, not only Sampras targeted Ljubicic, but Raonic as well.

Later, Ljubicic ended his days of unemployment at home and took over from Raonic as the head coach. Now, he is facing a special period.

For Ljubicic, adjusting Raonic's psychology is the top priority compared to technical and physical aspects.

Ljubicic was an honest man, taciturn, wearing a pair of sunglasses. He never spoke a word while standing by. It was only when Sampras took the initiative to greet him that he took off his sunglasses and started chatting with them. However, his attention was always on Gawain and Raonic.

Seeing Raonic preparing to leave, Ljubicic became a little anxious and quickly winked at him.

Sampras was confused, "Ivan?"

Ljubicic realized that his little trick had been discovered. He felt a little restrained and shy. He touched his bald head, but did not explain. He just gestured to Raonic.

Sampras turned his head and saw Raonic retreating again, and asked loudly.

"By the way, T-Rex, have you signed up for doubles?"

"Not yet. I'm waiting for Gregor's reply. What's wrong?"

So that’s why, it’s for doubles.

(End of this chapter)