As the saying goes, in the world of competitive sports, there is no problem that can't be solved by a victory. If one game doesn't work, then try two or three games. As long as you can win, all problems will no longer be problems.

In other words, failure and frustration are the root of the problem. Once you start to fail, problems will arise even if there are no problems. Contradictions lurking beneath the surface will gradually surface. How to find harmony in depression, adversity, and difficulty is the key to becoming a true champion.

This is true for team sports such as football, basketball, and rugby, and individual sports such as tennis, racing, running, and swimming are no exception.

Because outside the arena, every athlete has a team behind him, and excellent performance on the field is always inseparable from the close cooperation of the team.

Gao Wen's team has always been harmonious and united. From the hard court season to the clay court season and then to the grass court season, the coaching team has swapped roles and helped each other, and the cooperation has been smooth sailing. This also became the backing for Gao Wen to step onto the clay court for the first time in his career and to adapt perfectly to the grass court.

Entering the second year of his career, everything is different. With the change of pressure and injuries, can the team continue to maintain a good cooperative relationship? Can the differences of opinion between each other find the right way to reach a consensus?

Besides, the timing was... terrible.

There were still fifteen days left before the start of the US Open, but he suffered a sudden injury, which completely disrupted his participation plan in the Grand Slam and caught everyone off guard.

The feeling of having plans disrupted and overturned is indescribable.

Also, there is one more thing to note, which is not that important but must be mentioned: the battle for the world's number one.

Originally, the US Open series was the last few tournaments where Gao Wen had no pressure to maintain points. If Gao Wen could perform well and win a lot of points, he would be able to seize the initiative in the battle for the world's number one position. After all, after entering the US Open, the pressure and situation will be completely different.

Throughout the second half of the year, the most noteworthy and anticipated focus of the ATP is the battle between Djokovic and Galvao for the world's No. 1 spot. Not only the ATP officials, but also the sponsors of the two players are quietly fueling the flames behind the scenes. This can be seen from Nike's attitude -

Nike has been planning since Wimbledon and has been preparing at all times. As long as Gao Wen can become the world's number one, they will launch a new round of public relations activities.

This is different from the situation when Federer and Nadal became the world's number one. Once Gavin can reach the top, the era of the Big Four will enter a new chapter. It will also be the full rise of the "post-90s" generation, which means the overlap and replacement of an era.

Nike definitely does not want to miss the opportunity. They are ready to create another superstar and become the next king of football.

Nike is not the only one. Other sponsors are also ready to make their own moves to prepare for the potential change of era in the second half of the year.

In other words, Gawain's every move now is not only about himself, but also involves countless interests.

Once Gao Wen chooses to withdraw from the competition, and even affects his defense of the US Open title, it will be like a domino effect, producing a series of far-reaching impacts, and may even become another turning point in Gao Wen's career, a turning point on the business level, and countless profit decisions may be changed.

The main reason is that Gawain's foundation is too shallow, and his ability to resist risks and variables is too weak. The aftermath of a little disturbance may become even more turbulent. All unimaginable eyes are focused on Gawain.

Not only the reporters outside the hospital, but also the news about Tobias being bombarded with crazy phone calls and emails was as violent as a hurricane.

If Gao Wen decides to withdraw from the competition, he will inevitably face more pressure in the future, and the already accumulated pressure will be pushed to a new peak.

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, that's probably what it means.

So, what should we do now? In the VIP lounge, after Harris left, there was a brief silence.

It's not embarrassing because they all need time to digest, think and settle down, and reorganize their ideas and think of solutions in their minds.

For a moment, no one spoke, including Pelt.

Instead, Gawain appeared to be the calmest.

Exactly one year ago, he was still an NCAA non-professional player. Without Sampras or Agassi, he only had Martin as a part-time coach. He was alone with a wild card preparing to enter the U.S. Open. That feeling was like a kid entering McDonald's for the first time.

Simply put, he was ready to see the world.

However, there were some twists and turns. His plan to warm up for the US Open a week before the competition was overturned because the wild card was cancelled. In the end, he had no choice but to stay in school and continue his training.

Gao Wen didn't want his first ATP professional-level tournament in his career to be a Grand Slam. This was not the plan, but it happened like that, so there is no need to complain or protest. Just train wholeheartedly, and then step onto the court and start hitting the ball. This is enough.

Now, it’s the same.

According to the plan, Gao Wen was going to fully warm up from Toronto to Cincinnati and then go to New York, but an unexpected injury completely disrupted the plan.

so what?

Competitive sports are like this, accidents are everywhere, not all players can step into the World Cup finals at their peak and perform at their best. Everything requires a little bit of luck. It is for this reason that people say that "luck" is also part of strength.

“I was mentally prepared to withdraw from the semi-finals.”

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Gawain spoke up.

Everyone looked up at Gawain, and they never expected that it would be Gawain who made the first decision.

Sampras was a little surprised. "Gawain, let's discuss the whole situation first, analyze the pros and cons, and then make a decision."

Gawain's mouth curled up slightly. "Peter, analyzing the pros and cons is your job, but playing the game is mine. How about you listen to my ideas first?"

Everyone's eyes were focused on him. Tobias wanted to say something but stopped himself. But in the end, under Gawain's gaze, he swallowed his words.

As Gao Wen said, those off-field analyses of gains and losses are not what he needs to worry about, nor are they what he is good at. After all, he is just a player, and the only thing he needs to consider is his body and the game, so he can look at the problem simply.

Perhaps, Gao Wen's opinion could give them some direction.

After all, their silence is because the analysis of interests in their minds is too turbulent and too complicated, like a tangled mess that is difficult to sort out for a while.

Besides, they can trust Gawain, right? Pelt was a little surprised, and he made a sound instead, "I thought you were going to keep trying."

Based on their understanding of Gawain, refusing to give up, refusing to surrender and fighting to the end is Gawain's consistent belief, both inside and outside the arena. This is also the key to Gawain's current achievements. It is not normal to give up without trying.

So, what's going on?