Chapter 1794: Ominous Premonition

"Of course. No one thinks they are arrogant, and no one wants to sound arrogant."

"But you hear it every day on the tennis pro tour, 'I could have won that match,' and you didn't."

Surprisingly, when Wawrinka was asked for his opinion at the press conference, the player did not hesitate to side with Gawain; he also showed his sense of humor and added a sentence with a deadpan expression.

"I don't mean to be arrogant, but I thought I should have won last year in Flushing Meadows. Oh, and this year at Wimbledon, too."

A burst of laughter -

The only exception was Wawrinka, who even revealed an expression of "Why do you find this funny?", fully demonstrating his talent as a deadpan comedian.

"Cualic VS Nadal" and "Zverev VS Galvao", both matches are impacts and challenges initiated by young rookies. The media's joy and excitement are completely foreseeable. Bustling discussions can be seen throughout the pre-match press conference of the US Open and on social networking platforms.

But the point is, no one should forget, and no one will forget, that the core of the core of the youth storm sweeping the world now is none other than Gawain. Even Gawain is not arrogant enough to think that he has overthrown the rule of the Big Four, so what qualifications does Zverev have to be arrogant?

——This is another drawback of the Internet age. Those who are flattered by countless flattery and have lost their way have no idea what is important.

Before the event officially kicked off, the surging heat could already be felt.

Then, another thing happened.

On Sunday, the day before the US Open officially kicked off, a reporter on social networks broke the news that Sharapova would withdraw from the US Open due to injury.

Buzz. Buzz. Buzz.

There was a lot of discussion.

In fact, after the end of Wimbledon, Sharapova took a break, not because of a vacation, but because of a leg injury. For this reason, she missed the entire North American summer hard court season and went to Flushing Meadows without warming up. It was also because of this that her world ranking was overtaken by Halep and fell to third place.

After the draw was announced, Sharapova was once again placed in the same half of the draw as Serena Williams, and her performance prospects were also a topic of much discussion. However, no one expected that a reporter would reveal that Sharapova might still not be able to compete in this year's tournament, which instantly sparked heated discussions.

When the US Open tournament director was interviewed and gave the official confirmation, Dimitrov and Gawain were practicing. During the break to drink water, Sampras looked at Dimitrov with worry, but without so many concerns, he said whatever he thought and asked bluntly.

"Grigor, are you okay? Have you discussed Maria's matter?"

Dimitrov paused for a moment while drinking water, then noticed that Gawain had a question mark on his face, and he obviously didn't understand what was going on. Instead, he smiled and asked, "Has the news come out yet?"

Gawain, "Maria is pregnant?"

"Puff..." Dimitrov spat out a mouthful of water.

The slightly tense atmosphere instantly became relaxed and cheerful.

Dimitrov looked at Gao Wen helplessly, "Maria had to withdraw from this year's US Open due to a leg injury."

Gao Wen was slightly stunned, and also revealed a bit of regret and melancholy.

Dimitrov understood that Gao Wen, like Sharapova, had been plagued by injuries. Even if she stood on the court in Flushing Meadows, she was still not 100% sure whether she could participate in the competition and what kind of performance she could give if she participated. That kind of uncertainty was like ice falling into her stomach.

Heavy, cold, gurgling and rolling.

"Maria has been hesitating and thinking about it." Dimitrov added, "She came to New York just to give herself a chance to try and see how her training is going. Until I came out this morning, she still hadn't made up her mind, and her team was also waiting for a decision."

No wonder.

Sampras sighed lightly. No wonder Sharapova did not hold a press conference but was instead exposed by reporters. It was because Sharapova was still hesitating and struggling. She was unwilling to give up until the last moment. Her inner desire for victory and fighting will were always in conflict with her body.

Sampras turned to look at Agassi, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

They were still worried about Gawain.

As for the injury, Gao Wen's strain has healed. After the doctor's examination and permission, he is fully able to play and does not need to be wrapped with muscle tape for protection.

But injuries are like cracked porcelain. Even if it is perfectly repaired, it will never look the same as when it was first fired from the kiln.

On the one hand, there are psychological concerns, and on the other hand, there are changes in the body itself.

After a muscle strain heals, the skin and muscles will curl inward slightly, so when you do the movement again, you will naturally feel the stretching sensation. This stretching sensation is purely a normal reaction after the muscle tissue changes, but there is often an illusion that the muscle has been strained again.

This change from the physical to the spiritual level is also a test.

Although injuries are the main theme at the US Open every year, this year's feeling was particularly obvious. Maria Sharapova's withdrawal due to injury was undoubtedly a heavy blow.

It may affect Dimitrov, or it may affect Gao Wen, bringing impact in different ways.

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Dimitrov let out a long breath, looked at Gawain who was lost in thought, and smiled.

"But Maria won't leave New York."

Everyone was shocked.

They are all professional players and know the feeling very well. They are unable to play due to injuries and can only watch their opponents running on the field. That feeling is absolutely torment. When they decide to withdraw from the game, their first reaction is to turn around and leave, immediately stay away from this city.

"Maria, of course, won't be in Flushing, but she's going to stay in Manhattan. She wants to see Serena play, and she wants to see me play, too."

Although Dimitrov did not describe it in detail, we can probably guess it.

Firstly, Serena Williams is preparing to challenge the annual Grand Slam in New York. As a direct competitor, Sharapova needs stimulation and motivation. It takes incredible energy to recover from injuries and then climb to the top again. She is ready to accumulate this energy for herself.

Secondly, Dimitrov needs her support and company. After experiencing the lows and struggles at Wimbledon, their bond with each other has deepened. At the same time, they also realize that they both desire more breakthroughs on the court. They are both fighting their own battles in different ways.

So Sharapova chose to stay.

Although it was very disappointing to have to withdraw from the last Grand Slam of the year due to injury, this time, she chose to face it in a different way.

History, after all, has changed a little bit——

Although it is uncertain where the future will lead, at least it seems like a good thing for now.

Gawain, the little butterfly, is indeed building a whole new world bit by bit.

(End of this chapter)