Chapter 1067 Imaginary Enemy

"Gawain?"

Dimitrov called out with some concern, waiting for Gawain to turn around, and then asked.

"How are you?"

This sentence made Gao Wen laugh. "I'm fine. But you, are you sure you're okay?"

Almost, Dimitrov almost lost control just now, his condition is worrying——

Emotional control is an important issue for any competitive sport. If you cannot control yourself and concentrate at the critical moment, the situation will be very, very difficult.

Dimitrov didn't notice this at all and didn't think there was anything wrong with him.

"I?"

"I'm fine. What could possibly happen to me? Look at you. What did you just say? We were all shocked?"

Likewise, this was the first time Dimitrov saw a different side of Gawain. Even though he knew they were friends, his heart skipped a beat:

A little scared.

Gawain was confused and blinked his eyes. Did he just say anything? Rashid interrupted and said, "You should look at your expression just now..."

Gawain turned his head sharply to look at Rashid. His expression disappeared without any emotion. He looked at Rashid calmly. His calm eyes seemed to be able to see through Rashid's disguise. "What expression? Such an expression?"

Rashid's heart sank immediately, as if he was a lifeless corpse, and the goose bumps on his arms were screaming wildly.

Gurgle.

Rashid swallowed subconsciously, but he couldn't help but get angry: He was already over fifty years old, but he was trembling because of a child whose hair hadn't even grown out yet? What kind of absurd novel was this? It was hilarious.

"Ahem." Rashid cleared his throat. "You just said you were going to teach him a lesson. We thought you were going to punch him right then and there."

Tobias didn't give Rashid any face at all. "Gawain didn't say that. Gawain said that if they don't leave, let them see what it means to bully others by taking advantage of their power."

The same sentence can be interpreted differently by different people. The focus is different and the meaning conveyed is also different.

Rashid glanced at Tobias, but Tobias simply ignored him and did not respond.

Gao Wen finally understood and laughed happily, "I'm not prepared to do anything. As a professional tennis player, I naturally solve problems in a professional way."

"If he thinks I'm a bully, then let's go to the court and I'll show him what bullying is."

The words are understated, but reveal strong self-confidence.

Shake, shake, shake.

Dimitrov looked at Gawain, his mouth slightly opened, his face full of astonishment and surprise, but when he thought about it carefully, a smile pulled the corners of his mouth up.

"Gawain, I envy your confidence."

In the face of doubts, challenges, and pressure, the self-confidence that comes from the inside out can truly change the entire situation from the root.

Gawain shook his head, "No, Gregor, I'm not confident enough. I just believe in myself."

Dimitrov was stunned. "What's the difference?"

It was a bit complicated to explain, Gao Wen thought about it.

"Confidence is absolute confidence in one's own strength, but it has nothing to do with the actual situation. Some people have average strength but are blindly confident. They think they are invincible, but end up getting beaten as soon as they step onto the court. However, despite this, they will not be discouraged and continue to be confident."

"Look at those singing talent shows. Some people are tone-deaf, which is simply a disaster. But they still believe that what they sing is heavenly. Even if the judges point out the fact, they think it is because the judges do not know how to appreciate it. He is a different kind of firework and he will continue to shine."

"Anyway, they are still confident, and no voice will prevent them from continuing to be confident."

Puff.

Dimitrov was amused by Gawain's vivid description and laughed out loud.

"I claim that I have not reached such a height yet. I also have self-doubts and I need to continue to work hard. Occasionally, I will waver and hesitate. I just believe in myself. No matter what the situation, predicament or condition, I will fight to the end until all my energy is burned out."

"I believe I can use all my strength and energy at this stage, and then face the result of the game calmly, regardless of winning or losing."

“My belief in this has never wavered.”

The former is self-confidence, the latter is belief.

Some are similar, some overlap, but strictly speaking, not the same.

If you think about it carefully, the core driving force that supports Gawain in creating miracles and writing myths is belief, not self-confidence.

This is the case at the US Open and the Australian Open. When he stood on these two courts, was he really confident enough to believe that he could win? Not necessarily.

But as Gao Wen said, he always had an unshakable belief. Even in the final stage of Melbourne Park, when he was two sets behind and faced three consecutive break points in the middle of the third set, this belief always burned unyieldingly and finally became the key to turning the situation around.

Dimitrov's thoughts slowly spread out along with Gawain's words -

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He is confident and, to some extent, proud, because he is also a child of destiny. The title of "Little Federer" has accompanied him since his debut.

But does he have faith? Faith in himself, in victory, in fighting? Looking up, a smile reappeared in Dimitrov's eyes, "So, that kid just now, just had blind self-confidence?"

Zverev? In a way, yes, he has confidence, a strong and tenacious confidence.

In 2021, Zverev said in an interview that he believed Federer and Nadal were a thing of the past, and that he, Medvedev and Djokovic were the "new Big Three."

When it comes to self-confidence, this gifted child who grew up surrounded by praise has never lost.

But belief?

In Gao Wen's opinion, he believes that Zverev has not had it yet.

Gao Wen shrugged. "Who knows? You can only know when you step onto the court and compete. In professional tennis, never underestimate any opponent."

Dimitrov nodded slightly. "In the past year, Sasha's rise has been really fast. The whole of Germany is crazy about him and thinks he is the next world No. 1."

Zverev's name and face are indeed widely known. Although he is still active in challenge tournaments and low-level events, it would be hypocritical to say that they don't know him.

Dimitrov suddenly became curious, "Have you ever fought against him?"

"We met once at the Challenge Tournament last July." Gao Wen did not deny it.

Dimitrov showed an expression of sudden enlightenment, "I see..."

"What do you mean?" Gao Wen laughed.

Dimitrov gestured in the direction where the Zverev brothers left. "It seems that he should regard you as an imaginary enemy. I guess all young players do."

As he spoke, Dimitrov laughed and whistled, "Oh, Gawain, you're a celebrity now. You've become a role model and goal for young people. Challengers are vying to show up."

The atmosphere became cheerful.

It can be seen without words that Dimitrov is in a much more relaxed mood, which is obviously a positive sign.

Tobias had a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)