Chapter 1252: Cautious

The new generation led by Gao Wen were all blocked from the top eight, which is undoubtedly regrettable, but the top four lineup still hides surprises.

Ferrer and Monfils, just like Wawrinka last year, have both been active in professional tennis for many years and have the ability and talent. Both industry insiders and enthusiastic fans are looking forward to their breakthroughs and good results on the stage of the Masters Grand Slam.

In fact, from another perspective, it is still a situation of "Big Four vs. Challengers", but the challengers have changed.

Last year, Wawrinka and Gawain had their breakthroughs one after another, which was something no one expected. So this time, it is not impossible for Monfils or Ferrer to make a breakthrough, break through that layer of window paper and usher in a new situation, and continue to increase firepower for the Challenger Alliance.

It is worth mentioning that Monfils defeated Federer and Ferrer defeated Gawain, which means that they both reached this point after withstanding severe tests, and people definitely have reason to expect more from their next performance.

What's more, the two giants, Djokovic and Nadal, are about to fight in the other half of the draw. The winner of the lower half, no matter who it is, can wait for their opponent in the final with ease. This is definitely their best chance to reach the top of the Masters.

Who knows?

Perhaps, this year's Challenger League will continue to bring surprises?

In the hustle and bustle, all eyes are focused on Monte Carlo. Whether it is the potential possibility of the semi-finals or the historic moment when Gao Wen is about to be ranked second in the world, this small city bathed in emerald color is surging with wave after wave of heat, and has reached a whole new height.

The box office is experiencing a boom.

According to French media reports, all tickets for the semi-final between Djokovic and Nadal were sold out; in the other semi-final between Monfils and Ferrer, although Monfils' appeal is slightly inferior, he is still a very popular player in France and Monaco, and the attendance rate has exceeded 70%.

After a long time, Monte Carlo is feeling the tennis fever again.

For Gao Wen, besides the semi-finals and the world's second place, there are more important things to pay attention to -

Raonic.

After all the singles matches were over, Gawain and Dimitrov went to visit Raonic together.

Although Raonic tried hard to smile and appear calm, one could still feel the disappointment emanating from his brows.

Like Dimitrov, Raonic completed his transformation in last year's grass-court season and climbed into the world's top ten, which means he will face severe pressure to maintain points this year, especially the semi-final points at Wimbledon.

Moreover, compared to Dimitrov, Raonic is particularly suitable for grass courts, which also means that the importance of the grass season is more prominent.

Therefore, Raonic really doesn't want to miss the grass court season, as that is his time to shine.

However, the clay court season had just begun when the thigh injury worsened.

It's worrying.

For professional players, injuries are always the most difficult and worst part because no one can predict the lasting impact of the injury.

How many people are forced to retire because they cannot overcome injuries; and how many people can never return to their peak after overcoming injuries and returning to the court.

Injury represents not only a stumbling block, but also a turning point, an unknown, a variable that completely subverts one's world.

Gao Wen was very clear about this.

Looking at Raonic who was trying hard to keep smiling, Gawain let out a sigh of relief in his heart, but he didn't show it on the surface. Instead, he made a little joke.

"It seems that we showed up at the wrong time."

Raonic was confused.

"You are the one who was injured, and you are the one who had to endure the test. But in the end, you have to cheer up and comfort us. In order not to make us worry, you should use all your strength to pretend to be calm, right?"

"But, Milos, your acting skills are really average. I'm glad you didn't choose the path of an actor."

One second, two seconds——

Raonic couldn't help laughing out loud, and his depressed mood instantly brightened.

Gao Wen raised his eyebrows slightly and said seriously.

"How about this, Milos? You take care of the anger, sadness, and vulnerability, and Gregor and I take care of comforting you. Let both of us play a role."

Hahaha! This time, even Dimitrov's expression relaxed. Looking at Raonic who was laughing so hard, he also laughed from the bottom of his throat.

Raonic looked at Gawain and opened his mouth, "I'm fine," and subconsciously wanted to say this.

Because everyone is worried about him, his parents, his friends, his coaching team, everyone, so he has to play the role of a stabilizer to calm everyone down.

"I'm fine", "I'm good", over and over again, Raonic has repeated it countless times to the point that he believes it.

Just as Gawain said.

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But deep down inside, he is not good, not good at all.

Long before Monte Carlo, the trouble with injuries had been going on for a long time. Pain became a part of life and slowly began to affect daily life. It didn't happen overnight, nor was it caused by a single hit or a single push on the ground. Instead, it persisted and eventually detonated a landmine.

Swallowing the words, Raonic's shoulders drooped, his expression revealing a bit of sadness and confusion, and his irritability also leaked out.

But--

"Thank you." Raonic said, and finally chose this sentence.

Then Gao Wen rolled his eyes, spread his hands, and sighed, "Canadian."

Canadians always say "thank you" and "sorry", which has become a characteristic of their entire nation, making it hard to complain.

Raonic couldn't help laughing again, and his depressed mood relaxed a little. "Sorry..." He closed his mouth tightly as soon as he said it. He stared at Gawain and then at Dimitrov with wide eyes. Then Dimitrov couldn't help laughing.

Raonic's mouth corners also rose. "Well, I am Canadian. You must allow me to say thank you and sorry, otherwise I don't know how to start."

Is this just lying down and letting others ridicule him? Hearing Raonic's self-deprecation, Gao Wen knew that his friend had recovered a little, so he asked directly, "Milos, what's wrong with your injury?"

A smile appeared in the depths of Raonic's eyes. "You are the first person to ask a direct question. Others did not dare to ask for fear of hurting my wound."

But what they don’t know is that the more they avoid and be careful, the more it hurts them, it’s pity and sympathy, like the end of the world.

Seeing Gawain asking so calmly and calmly, things seemed to become simpler, and the heavy atmosphere quietly eased.

Raonic let out a long breath. "The current examination shows that it is a muscle tear, and it is quite serious..."

(End of this chapter)