Chapter 1765: Closely Connected
The air was slightly tense.
Sampras, Agassi, Peart, Tobias and others gathered together, but everyone was focused on his own thoughts and in his own world. There was no communication at all, not even eye contact. Everyone remained silent, feeling a little depressed.
The biggest enemy in competitive sports is not the opponent or yourself, but injury.
For every professional player, this is an unavoidable focus, even Michael Jordan, Michael Schumacher, Diego Maradona, Tiger Woods, these brilliant names that have gone down in history are no exception.
It is precisely because of this that among the many challenges in competitive sports, the ultimate challenge is one’s own limits, and even the limits of humanity.
Throughout the long course of history, countless geniuses and rising stars have disappeared from the public eye due to injuries and ultimately failed to cross this threshold.
At the same time, there are countless players who can no longer return to their peak form due to injuries. Age and health have become obstacles that prevent them from achieving greatness. Even if they overcome injuries and return to the court, not all players can return to their familiar game mode.
Similarly, it is precisely because of this that those players who return from injuries to create brilliance, those players who overcome injuries and even transform into better and more outstanding players, can always create miracles, become one in a million, and add a different footnote to competitive sports.
Now, Gao Wen is about to face such a challenge.
Although they were mentally prepared, after all, no player can completely avoid injuries, otherwise he would be a superman and might need to be sliced and studied; but when this day really came, they still couldn't help but skip a beat, so much so that even after the game, they couldn't calm down.
When injuries occur, when the game is in progress, when match point is realized, and when the game ends, the mood is different at each moment.
The bustling thoughts in my mind continued to surge.
Then, everyone fell silent.
Until Gawain appeared, one by one they tried to calm down and comfort Gawain, but they were seen through and exposed by Gawain at a glance.
"Your expressions are worse than the end of the world. Shouldn't you be the ones comforting me? Why are your positions reversed?"
Seeing the corners of Gao Wen's mouth rising again, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
Finally, it was Sampras who spoke up and complained, "That's because you don't know how bad injuries are. Children who haven't experienced storms have no fear at all."
The smile on Gawain's face blossomed completely——
He knows, he knows it all, and he's been there, had his career ruined by injuries.
Are you scared?
Afraid, very afraid. Even if he had the system, even if he was reborn as a human, he was still afraid. After all, he was just an ordinary person.
But it was precisely because of the fear that I realized how much I wanted to continue fighting on the court, as if I had just been reborn, and I felt my desire and urgency again, and my original intention was reawakened.
It is precisely because of everything I have experienced that I realize the hardships and difficulties of competitive sports, and that will and nerves are the driving force that always challenge the limits.
Because of fear, we are brave; because of fear, we are strong; because of fear, we smile.
In his second life, he wants to fight to the end without reservation, not for victory or championship, but just to see where his limits are. In his limited life, he wants to constantly explore the depth and breadth to see what colors his life can bloom with.
Depression, decadence, loss, sigh, bitterness...all kinds of emotions swirled around the tip of the tongue, but finally turned into a smile and bloomed again.
He will not retreat, and will never give up.
At this moment, looking at the worried faces in front of him, his chest was filled with warmth, which made Gawain realize that he was not fighting alone.
So, Gawain made a joke.
"It's because I don't know that I need professional guidance. My monthly pocket money is constantly decreasing. Isn't it because of this?"
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, having never expected that Gawain would still be in the mood to make a joke.
As a result, Pelt suddenly said, "Pete is too expensive, otherwise, you should change a coach."
Sampras: ??? Agassi nodded repeatedly, "I second the motion."
Sampras' eyes widened: ...
The whole atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.
Although everything ahead is unknown, at least they are still with each other, they still have faith, and they are still willing to challenge with Gawain.
Well, that's lucky.
The smile on Tobias's face didn't last long. He calmed down in a blink of an eye and came to Gao Wen. "I know that I don't need to worry about you, but the situation is different this time. There are not only reporters, but also netizens. You need to be mentally prepared."
Gawain didn't react at first and looked at Tobias.
Gawain then realized after seeing the worry between Tobias's brows, "Ah, you mean, they suspected that I was faking an injury?"
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This topic is sensitive and difficult, but no one can avoid it.
From Federer to Nadal, from Djokovic to Murray, from Serena Williams to Sharapova, almost all professional players are no exception.
Especially in the Internet age, the boundaries between truth and falsehood, reality and fiction have become further blurred. Conspiracy theorists always look at everything with a critical and questioning attitude. From ATP to WTA, even if surgery certificates are presented, netizens are still unable to be convinced that the injury is real.
Or maybe people think that players are exaggerating their injuries, or even players who withdraw from the game due to injuries cannot escape such doubts.
What's more, Gawain won the victory today in an incredible way.
Tobias's worries were not unnecessary.
Over the past year, Gao Wen has been facing tremendous pressure. His rise was too fast. Although his fan base was expanding at a rapid pace, his foundation was not solid. Any slight disturbance could cause a huge storm, especially at this critical moment.
Tobias nodded in affirmation, but after saying this, he became worried that Gawain was under too much pressure, after all, the extent of his injury was still unclear, so he quickly added, "Don't worry, I've made preparations in advance."
Gao Wen nodded gently, "Since you are ready, I feel relieved."
Tobias: ...
Apparently, Tobias had not expected this reaction from Gawain.
Gao Wen's smile rose, "You are a professional, I trust you."
It's just one sentence, it expresses trust and is also a joke.
Tobias thought about it, then laughed and made a joke, "You've been dealing with the reporters on your own all this time, and now I can finally be of use. Well, I'm ready to show my skills."
They are still worried and they cannot take it lightly; however, this does not mean being timid or retreating, they will face the challenges with their heads held high.
A storm is approaching, but Gawain's team is ready.
(End of this chapter)